Table 2 Conference attendance benefits as reported by conference presenters; N = 137a, 2014
To what extent did presenting at the AHPCCH … | Strongly agree/agree N (%) | Strongly disagree/disagree/neutral N (%) |
|---|---|---|
Feedback/validation | ||
Provided me with valuable feedback on my work | 97 (71.3) | 39 (28.7) |
Provided me with constructive feedback leading to improvements in my work | 84 (61.8) | 52 (38.2) |
Provided me with encouragement to continue my work | 115 (83.9) | 22 (16.1) |
Improved my confidence | 88 (64.7) | 48 (35.3) |
Helped me to build my identity in this field | 90 (65.7) | 47 (34.3) |
Validated my contribution to the field of criminal justice health | 100 (73.0) | 37 (27.0) |
Led to opportunities for subsequent dissemination at a nationally-recognized peer-reviewed conference | 55 (40.7) | 80 (59.3) |
Led to opportunities for subsequent dissemination in a peer-reviewed journal | 53 (39.0) | 83 (61.0) |
Networking opportunities | ||
Provided me with networking opportunities with senior faculty | 103 (75.7) | 33 (24.3) |
Provided me with networking opportunities with individuals with similar interests to mine | 117 (86.0) | 19 (14.0) |
Provided me with networking opportunities with funders | 31 (22.8) | 105 (77.2) |
Provided me with networking opportunities with journal editors and other publishers | 31 (23.3) | 102 (76.7) |
Motivation | ||
Motivated me to write a grant | 38 (27.9) | 98 (72.1) |
Motivated me to prepare a manuscript | 68 (49.6) | 69 (50.4) |
Motivated me to expand my research and scholarly work | 84 (61.8) | 52 (38.2) |
Provided me with new ideas for research and/or academic efforts in criminal justice health | 108 (78.8) | 29 (21.2) |
Other tangible outcomesb | ||
Changed my clinical practice | 18 (20.0) | 72 (80.0) |
Helped me to develop new clinical policies or guidelines in criminal justice health | 22 (23.9) | 70 (76.1) |
Helped me to develop new or expanded curriculum or training opportunities in criminal justice health | 35 (37.2) | 59 (62.8) |
Provided me with new ways of thinking about a problem I have faced in criminal justice health | 72 (63.2) | 42 (36.8) |