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ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2022

Knowledge, attitude and practice of medical students towards COVID19 in Sudan: A cross sectional study among 19 universities.

Mohammed Alfatih, Khabab Abbasher Hussien Mohamed Ahmed, Radi Tofaha Alhusseini, Elfatih A Hasabo, Lina Hemmeda, Walaa Elnaiem, Rua Isameldin Bakhiet Mohamed, Monzer Omer Ahmed Abdalla, Khadija Ala Abdalmaqsud Muhmmed, Osama Mohammed Nowar Taha and 18 more

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Article in Annals of medicine and surgery (2012), 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Mohammed AlfatihFaculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Khabab Abbasher Hussien Mohamed AhmedFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Radi Tofaha AlhusseiniFaculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Elfatih A HasaboFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Lina HemmedaFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Walaa ElnaiemFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Rua Isameldin Bakhiet MohamedFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Monzer Omer Ahmed AbdallaFaculty of Medicine, University of Gezira, Wad Madani, Sudan.
Khadija Ala Abdalmaqsud MuhmmedFaculty of Medicine, Omdurman Islamic University, Omdurman, Sudan.
Osama Mohammed Nowar TahaFaculty of Medicine, Omdurman Islamic University, Omdurman, Sudan.
Yaman Shurki Adel Husni YousefFaculty of Medicine, Elrazi University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Rawan Raad Hassan AlrufaiFaculty of Medicine, Sudan University of Science and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan.
Ahmed Emadaldeen Ahmed Mohammed AlaminFaculty of Medicine, West Kordofan University, Al-Fulah, Sudan.
Muzamil Musa Mohamed MusaFaculty of Medicine, Al Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Saida Abdallah Mohammed Taha AbdallahFaculty of Medicine, Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman, Sudan.
Mohammed Mahmmoud Fadelallah EljackFaculty of Medicine, University of Bakht Alrudam, Ed Dueim, Sudan.
Basaier Mohammed Alamaldeen KharifFaculty of Medicine, Dalanj University, Dalang, Sudan.
Areej Imad Aldeen Mohamed IdrisFaculty of Medicine, Sudan International University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Sara Mohamed Abdalla IdrisFaculty of Medicine, Ibn Sina University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Mohamed Ahmed Abugibba MohamedFaculty of Medicine, University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan.
Malaz Salah Osman GurashiFaculty of Medicine, University of Science and Technology, Omdurman, Sudan.
Mohammed Alfateh Omer MohammedFaculty of Medicine, National University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Ahmed Bukhari Mohamed AhmedFaculty of Medicine, Shendi University, Shendi, Sudan.
Isra Mohamed Hassan NasrFaculty of Medicine, Karary University, Omdurman, Sudan.
Abdlrhman Saeed Mohammed SaeedFaculty of Medicine, Nile Vallage University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Mohammed Eltahier Abdalla OmerFaculty of Medicine, Gadarif University, Al Qadarif, Sudan.
Ahmed ElSayedDepartment of Surgery, AlShaab Teaching Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan.
Mohannad Abdalfdeel Almahie ShabanFaculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan.
University of Khartoum · SDAlzaiem Alazhari University · SDOmdurman Islamic University · SDAhfad University for Women · SDAl-Neelain University · SDDalanj University · SDElrazi UniversityGadarif University · SDKarary University · SDNational University · SDShendi University · SDSudan International University · SDSudan University of Science and Technology · SDUniversity of Bakhtalruda · SDUniversity of Gezira · SDUniversity of Medical Sciences and Technology · SDUniversity of Science and Technology Omdurman · SDWest Kordofan University · SD

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Abstract

Background: Since December 2019, an outbreak of severe respiratory infection (COVID-19) emerged in the city of Wuhan in China. The knowledge, awareness and practice of medical students toward COVID-19 pandemic is of most importance as it demonstrates their preparedness to deal with this pandemic. The objective of this study is to assess the knowledge, awareness and practice of medical students in Sudan universities about COVID 19. Methodogy: This is a cross-sectional study conducted on 19 universities that have medical schools in Sudan. Data from at least 100 medical students from each university were included in the study. Data were collected using an online questionnaire in April 2020. Statistical analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for Social Science software, version 25. Results: About 2603 medical students from 19 universities were included. Overall good knowledge and practice were demonstrated by the medical students (88.9%) and (78.6%), respectively. Respondents who answered that the most common clinical symptoms of COVID-19 were the main combination of dry cough, fatigue and fever were (27.7%), and the first initial symptom was headache were (48.3%.). (60.2%) Wear medical masks, (95%) said that avoiding crowded places protects against the spread of COVID-19, and (50.7%) have confidence that Sudan can win the battle against the COVID-19. Finally, (68.8%) agreed that COVID-19 will finally be successfully controlled. Conclusion: This study has found that medical students in Sudan demonstrated good knowledge and good practice toward Covid19.

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AttitudeCOVID-19KnowledgeMedical studentsPracticeSudan

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