Relationship of using e-resources with academic performance of medicalstudents: Effects of gender and sector

Abstract

Objectives: The current study explored the relationship of using e-resources with academic performance of medical students. Academic performance is measured through grades, writing assignment, research skills and information literacy skills. Effects of gender and sector (public/private) of students on the relationships are e-resources and academic performance is examined. Methods We adopted a quantitative research approach to achieve the objectives. Questionnaire is adapted from earlier literature to collect data from medical students. The data from the target population were gathered using a random sample probability approach. Data was collected from students whose roll numbers were divisible by 10. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data. Discussion Results showed that there exist a positive correlation between perceptions about impact of e-resources, and actual use of e-resources with academic performance. Barriers in the use of e-resources have negatively affected the academic performance. Gender and sector of respondents have influenced the relationship of using e-resources and academic performance. Conclusion The use of e-resources in medical libraries helped students to increase their grades, research skills, information literacy skills and to prepare assignments. Medical institution should increase budgetary allocations and services for provision of e-resources to students.