Knowledge, attitude and practice of medical students in Khartoum State, Sudan towards neglected tropical diseases 2023-2024 - a cross-sectional study.
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| Titel: | Knowledge, attitude and practice of medical students in Khartoum State, Sudan towards neglected tropical diseases 2023-2024 - a cross-sectional study. |
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| Autoren: | Mohammed FEA; Faculty of Medicine, Khartoum University, Khartoum, Sudan. fatima.abuelgasim12@gmail.com., Elgailani USA; Faculty of Medicine, Omdurman Islamic University, Omdurman, Sudan., Elgadi A; Faculty of Medicine, Khartoum University, Khartoum, Sudan., Suliman ME; Faculty of Medicine, National Ribaat University, Khartoum, Sudan., Suliman EBBM; Faculty of Medicine, Khartoum University, Khartoum, Sudan., Suliman O; Faculty of Medicine, National Ribaat University, Khartoum, Sudan., Hussein OSME; Faculty of Medicine, Bahri University, Khartoum, Sudan., Elbasheir LYO; Faculty of Medicine, Bahri University, Khartoum, Sudan., Omer AOO; Faculty of Medicine, Bahri University, Khartoum, Sudan., Fadlalla ONM; Faculty of Medicine, Bahri University, Khartoum, Sudan., Ahmed Elobeid Dafaallah R; Faculty of Medicine, Khartoum University, Khartoum, Sudan., Ahmed LHM; Faculty of Medicine, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt. |
| Quelle: | BMC medical education [BMC Med Educ] 2025 Jul 01; Vol. 25 (1), pp. 882. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Jul 01. |
| Publikationsart: | Journal Article |
| Sprache: | English |
| Info zur Zeitschrift: | Publisher: BioMed Central Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101088679 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1472-6920 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 14726920 NLM ISO Abbreviation: BMC Med Educ Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: London : BioMed Central, [2001- |
| MeSH-Schlagworte: | Students, Medical*/psychology , Students, Medical*/statistics & numerical data , Neglected Diseases*/prevention & control , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* , Tropical Medicine*/education, Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Sudan ; Male ; Female ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Young Adult ; Adult |
| Abstract: | Competing Interests: Declarations. Ethical approval: The ethical approval was obtained from Khartoum State Ministry of Health, Sudan. Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests. Background: Neglected Tropical Diseases are a group of communicable diseases that are prevalent in tropical areas with poverty, and poor water sanitation and hygiene. Sudan is a low-income country with poor water sanitation hygiene services and medical facilities. The knowledge, attitude, and practice of medical students will influence their performance as future doctors to combat the neglected tropical diseases. Methodology: we conducted a cross-sectional study among medical students in Khartoum State, Sudan. A multistage sampling technique was used and a total of 8 medical schools were selected as clusters. Based on the academic years, the study population was divided into proportionate strata. We collected the data through an online self-administered questionnaire with 2 sections. We calculated frequencies, percentages, and associations using Kruskal Wallis H, and linear regression analysis. Results: A total of 407 participants from seven medical schools took part in the study. Approximately 34.2% of the participants did not know that neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are classified as communicable diseases. In addition, 53.8% were unaware that ending NTDs is part of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Nearly 29.5% reported that they had never heard about NTDs in the context of Sudan. Furthermore, 48.4% of the respondents disagreed with the statement that Sudan has strong national policies to combat NTDs. On a more optimistic note, 80.6% agreed that medical students can contribute to ending NTDs. However, only 24.3% reported substantial participation in community awareness activities. Notably, 58.5% identified a lack of knowledge as the most significant barrier to engaging in NTD advocacy efforts. Conclusion: Medical students play a crucial role in ending the neglected tropical diseases, not only as future doctors but as youth who have the energy to volunteer in advocacy activities. Addressing the lack of knowledge and practices among medical students through updating the curriculum and medical education strategies is crucial. (© 2025. The Author(s).) |
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| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: education.; Advocacy; Curriculum development; Education; Meaningful students inclusion; Neglected tropical diseases |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20250702 Date Completed: 20250702 Latest Revision: 20250704 |
| Update Code: | 20250704 |
| PubMed Central ID: | PMC12211235 |
| DOI: | 10.1186/s12909-025-07558-0 |
| PMID: | 40598196 |
| Datenbank: | MEDLINE |
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Nájsť tento článok vo Web of Science | Abstract: | Competing Interests: Declarations. Ethical approval: The ethical approval was obtained from Khartoum State Ministry of Health, Sudan. Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests.<br />Background: Neglected Tropical Diseases are a group of communicable diseases that are prevalent in tropical areas with poverty, and poor water sanitation and hygiene. Sudan is a low-income country with poor water sanitation hygiene services and medical facilities. The knowledge, attitude, and practice of medical students will influence their performance as future doctors to combat the neglected tropical diseases.<br />Methodology: we conducted a cross-sectional study among medical students in Khartoum State, Sudan. A multistage sampling technique was used and a total of 8 medical schools were selected as clusters. Based on the academic years, the study population was divided into proportionate strata. We collected the data through an online self-administered questionnaire with 2 sections. We calculated frequencies, percentages, and associations using Kruskal Wallis H, and linear regression analysis.<br />Results: A total of 407 participants from seven medical schools took part in the study. Approximately 34.2% of the participants did not know that neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are classified as communicable diseases. In addition, 53.8% were unaware that ending NTDs is part of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Nearly 29.5% reported that they had never heard about NTDs in the context of Sudan. Furthermore, 48.4% of the respondents disagreed with the statement that Sudan has strong national policies to combat NTDs. On a more optimistic note, 80.6% agreed that medical students can contribute to ending NTDs. However, only 24.3% reported substantial participation in community awareness activities. Notably, 58.5% identified a lack of knowledge as the most significant barrier to engaging in NTD advocacy efforts.<br />Conclusion: Medical students play a crucial role in ending the neglected tropical diseases, not only as future doctors but as youth who have the energy to volunteer in advocacy activities. Addressing the lack of knowledge and practices among medical students through updating the curriculum and medical education strategies is crucial.<br /> (© 2025. The Author(s).) |
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| ISSN: | 1472-6920 |
| DOI: | 10.1186/s12909-025-07558-0 |