Challenges, obstacles and strategies in dental scientific production in Guerrero, Mexico: an exploratory qualitative analysis

• Autores: Juárez-Medel, Carlos Alberto, Reyna-Álvarez, Malú Aidee, González-Rojas, Jessica Margarita, Arriaga Rodríguez, Socorro, Chávez-Almazán, Luis Alberto
• Formato: artículo
• Fecha de Publicación: 2025
• Institución: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
• Repositorio: Revistas - Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
• Lenguaje: español
• OAI Identifier: oai:revistas.upch.edu.pe:article/6572
• Enlace del recurso: https://revistas.upch.edu.pe/index.php/REH/article/view/6572
• Nivel de acceso: acceso abierto
• Materia: odontología; investigación cualitativa; investigación dental; fuentes de financiación de investigación; relaciones interinstitucionales; dentistry; qualitative research; dental research; research funding sources; interinstitutional relations; odontologia; pesquisa qualitativa; pesquisa odontológica; fontes de financiamento para pesquisa; relações interinstitucionais

Objective: To explore the experiences of researchers and dental professionals in the State of Guerrero, Mexico, with the aim of identifying the main challenges, barriers, and strategies in scientific production. Materials and methods: An exploratory qualitative study was conducted using thematic coding of narratives collected through an online form. Using purposive sampling, 14 dental professionals—with and without research experience—were recruited from educational and healthcare institutions in Guerrero, Mexico. The initial coding was performed using Atlas.ti V23.2.1®. Results: The main barriers identified were lack of financial resources, limited institutional support, and difficulties in publishing, while the proposed measures included greater access to funding, research training, and the consolidation of academic networks. In addition, the experiences highlighted persistence, mentorship, and collaboration as key elements in research development. Conclusions: The analysis highlights the need to strengthen support for dental research through institutional and governmental policies that promote scientific production and its integration into the academic community.