USE OF ELECTRONIC AND PRINTED INFORMATION BY THE FACULTY MEMBERS OF ALLOPATHY AND AYURVEDA COLLEGES IN KERALA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of the use of various types of printed and electronic information by the faculty members of Allopathy and Ayurveda colleges in Kerala. For this purpose a questionnaire based on quantitative study was conducted among the faculty members of both medical systems. Stratified sampling method was applied to this study. Three Medical Colleges and three Ayurveda Colleges in Kerala under Government system have been taken into consideration. Gender and designation wise analysis also conducted. It is clear from the findings and hypothesis tested that there exists significant difference between Allopathy and Ayurveda college faculty members in the use of electronic and printed information.