Knowledge, Attitudes and Barriers Toward Medical Research Among Al-Neelain Medical Students, Sudan

Authors

  • Magid Omer Mahmoud Abdalla Fifth-year medical student. Alneelain University, Khartoum, Sudan.
  • Abdallah Ali Mohammed Salih Fifth-year medical student. Alneelain University, Khartoum, Sudan.
  • Obai Mohamed Ibrahim Suareldahab Fifth-year medical student. Alneelain University, Khartoum, Sudan.
  • Duaa Eihab Mohammedelfatih Abdulraheem Fifth-year medical student. Alneelain University, Khartoum, Sudan.
  • Duaa Abdelmonem Ahmed Elbasheer Fifth-year medical student. Alneelain University, Khartoum, Sudan.
  • Esraa Abdulbagi Hassan Abdallahbai Fifth-year medical student. Alneelain University, Khartoum, Sudan.

Keywords:

medical student, Knowledge and Attitudes, Medical Research

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Early involvement of medical students in research during school years has led to excellence in the research field and clinical practice during their careers. Previous studies try to evaluate knowledge and attitudes toward medical research in medical students in many countries. Limited studies are conducted in Sudan. In This study, we aimed to assess knowledge to, and attitudes towards and identify barriers to medical research among medical students at Al-neelain University.

METHODS: The cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students of Al-Neelain University from October 21 2023, to January 2, 2024.  This survey involved medical students in 4th and 5th academic years. An online self-administered questionnaire was used to assess knowledge related to and attitude towards and identify barriers to medical research. SPSS version 26 was used to analyze the data.

RESULTS: The study included 139 students. 95(68.3%) of them were female. 61 (43.9%) of them were final-year students. The mean age was (22.95±1.1). Most students were single 135 (97.1%). Students showed an average attitude score of mean (3±1.2) (out of 5). Meanwhile, a low knowledge score is revealed with (45.9%) the percentage of correct answers. Younger students had better knowledge (spearman's rho = -0.228, p=0.006). Students with higher GPAs in their previous year had better knowledge (spearman's rho = 0.293, p=0.000). The following barriers were the most agreed upon by students: lack of time due to being overburden with educational activities (64.8% agreed) lack of knowledge and skills (64.1% agreed), lack of facilities (60.4% agreed), lack of research funding (56.1% agreed).

CONCLUSION:  This study showed a low level of knowledge and an average attitude toward medical research. Many perceived barriers were also addressed. Curriculum change and raising awareness about the importance of research among students are mandatory to ensure the improvement of the quality and quantity of research among medical students.

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2025-01-01

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Abdalla, M. O. M., Salih, A. A. M., Suareldahab, O. M. I., Abdulraheem, D. E. M., Elbasheer, D. A. A., & Abdallahbai, E. A. H. (2025). Knowledge, Attitudes and Barriers Toward Medical Research Among Al-Neelain Medical Students, Sudan . International Journal of Medical Students, 12, S390. Retrieved from https://ijms.pitt.edu/IJMS/article/view/2944

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