Knowledge, attitude, and practice of artificial intelligence among medical students in Sudan: a cross-sectional study
Mohammed Hammad Jaber Amin, Musab Awadalla Mohamed Elhassan Elmahi, Gasm Alseed Abdelmonim, Gasm Alseed Abdelmonim Gasm Alseed Fadlalmoula, Jaber Hammad Jaber Amin, Noon hatim Khalid Alrabee, Mohammed Haydar Awad, Zuhal yahya mohamed omer, Nuha Tayseer Ibrahim Abu Dayyeh, Nada Abdalla Hassan Abdalkareem, Esra Mohammed Osman Meisara Seed Ahmed, Hadia Abdelrahman Hassan Osman, Hiba A.O. Mohamed, Aya Elshaikh Mohamedtoum Babiker, Ammar Alemam Diab Alnour, Estbrg alsafi Mohamed ahmed, Eithar Hussein Elamin Garban, Noura Satti Ali Mohammed, Khabab Abbasher Hussien Mohamed Ahmed, Mirza Adil Beig, Muhammad Ashir Shafique, Mazar Gamal Mohamed Elhag, Mojtaba Majdy Elfakey Omer, Amna Ali, Doaa Haider Mohamed Shatir, Hiba Osman Ali MohamedElhassan, Khlood Hamdi Ahmed Bin Saleh, Maria Badraldin Ali, Sahar Suliman Elzber Abdalla, Waleed Mohammed Alhaj, Elaf Sabri Khalil Mergani, Hazim Hassan Mohammed
Abstract
Introduction: In this cross-sectional study, the authors explored the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to artificial intelligence (AI) among medical students in Sudan. With AI increasingly impacting healthcare, understanding its integration into medical education is crucial. This study aimed to assess the current state of AI awareness, perceptions, and practical experiences among medical students in Sudan. The authors aimed to evaluate the extent of AI familiarity among Sudanese medical students by examining their attitudes toward its application in medicine. Additionally, this study seeks to identify the factors influencing knowledge levels and explore the practical implementation of AI in the medical field. Method: tests, logistic regression, and correlations were analyzed using SPSS version 26.0. Results: Out of the 762 participants, the majority exhibited a basic understanding of AI, but detailed knowledge of its applications was limited. Positive attitudes toward the importance of AI in diagnosis, radiology, and pathology were prevalent. However, practical application of these methods was infrequent, with only a minority of the participants having hands-on experience. Factors influencing knowledge included the lack of a formal curriculum and gender disparities. Conclusion: This study highlights the need for comprehensive AI education in medical training programs in Sudan. While participants displayed positive attitudes, there was a notable gap in practical experience. Addressing these gaps through targeted educational interventions is crucial for preparing future healthcare professionals to navigate the evolving landscape of AI in medicine. Recommendations: Policy efforts should focus on integrating AI education into the medical curriculum to ensure readiness for the technological advancements shaping the future of healthcare.