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ArticleBMC medical education2025

Investigating the knowledge attitude and practice of evidence based medicine education in Sudanese medical students: a cross sectional study.

Mohammed Hammad Jaber Amin, Mohammed Haydar Awad, Elmontasirbillah Salah Mohamed Ginawi, Amjed Siddig Khalid Mohammed, Eltayep Hasab Elrasoul Noureldaiem Ibrahim, Ola Yaser Mohammed Yassen, Leina Elfatih Salah Mohamed Ali Elomeiri, Aseel Hisham Mohamed Abdelhalim Hakim Hussain, Tasneem Abdelrahman Eltahir, Fatima Saif Alyazal Ahmed Mohmmed and 24 more

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Mohammed Hammad Jaber AminDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan. mohammesjaber123@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1366-2375
Mohammed Haydar AwadFaculty of Medicine, Karary University, Khartoum, Sudan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-8601-9550
Elmontasirbillah Salah Mohamed GinawiDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Amjed Siddig Khalid MohammedDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Eltayep Hasab Elrasoul Noureldaiem IbrahimDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Ola Yaser Mohammed YassenFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Leina Elfatih Salah Mohamed Ali ElomeiriFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Aseel Hisham Mohamed Abdelhalim Hakim HussainFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Tasneem Abdelrahman EltahirDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Fatima Saif Alyazal Ahmed MohmmedDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Rayan Abdalla Elawad WedatallaDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Khaild Hayder AwadCollege of Dentistry, Karary University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Rayan Kamal Eldin MahgoubCollege of Dentistry, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Abdalazez Mohamed Ali KararFaculty of Medicine and Surgery, Kordofan University, ElObeid, Sudan.
Ayat Yousif Mohammed SaeedFaculty of medicine, Omdurman Ahlia University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Asma Eltayeb Abdalla MohamedFaculty of Medicine, Almughtaribeen University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Rawan Salah Mohamed GinawiFaculty of Medicine, Almughtaribeen University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Fatin Mohamed Kaidan SidarFaculty of Medicine, Almughtaribeen University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Reham Rrdwan Abdalrab SaifalsororiFaculty of Medicine, Almughtaribeen University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Othman Ibrahim Abdullah Osmancollege of Medicine, Al-Nile University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Mohammed Adil Ibrahim Nouricollege of Medicine, Al-Nile University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Manasik Adam Ahmed Mohamedcollege of Medicine, Al-Nile University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Nadreen Babikir Mohammad Ibrahimcollege of Medicine, Al-Nile University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Maha Mujtaba Mahmoud Mohamedcollege of Medicine, Al-Nile University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Abd Elrahman Ahmed Bashir Mohamedcollege of Medicine, Al-Nile University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Faris Mohamed AbdAllah MohamedAhmedcollege of Medicine, Al-Nile University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Mohammad Rabie Mohammad Hassancollege of Medicine, Al-Nile University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Shahd Abdelkhalig Abdelrahman Mohamedcollege of Medicine, Bahri University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Hafiz Elhadi Bashar HadiFaculty of Medicine, Nahda college, Khartoum, Sudan.
Hanan Mohamed Naeim Gandour GandourFaculty of Medicine, Alneelain University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Nirmeen Ali Farah AhmedFaculty of Medicine, Alneelain University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Noon Mohamed El-Fatih AhmedFaculty of Medicine, Alneelain University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Maria Mohammed AlMogtaba AbdElaziz OsmanFaculty of Medicine, Alneelain University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Sara Elmuntasir Ibrahim ElhadiFaculty of Medicine, Alneelain University, Khartoum, Sudan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEvidence-based medicine (EBM) is "the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of the current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients. It has become an essential part of practicing in all aspects of healthcare.

objectiveWe aimed to investigate evidence-based medicine education of medical students in Sudan.

methodsThe study employed a descriptive cross-sectional online survey on Sudanese medical students via convenience sampling. Data collection spanned from March 10, 2023, to September 18, 2023. The questionnaire, adapted with input from faculty members, covered sociodemographic data, search engine usage, evidence-based medicine (EBM) skills, attitudes toward EBM, and knowledge of EBM terms. Randomization of questions and response validation were utilized to minimize bias. Data were collected via Google Forms and analyzed using R and SPSS software, and appropriate statistical tests were performed.

resultsThe cross-sectional study consisted of 1201 Sudanese medical students from various private and public schools. Most participants were female (61.0%), with a mean age of 22.36 ± 2.36 years. The majority were fourth-year students (25.4%). Over half (51.3%) had attended previous EBM training, with 71.4% having taken research methodology courses. However, only 50.4% read scientific literature monthly or less, and 30.8% never read scientific literature monthly. Google, Wikipedia, and Google Scholar were the predominant search engines. Self-reported EBM skills varied, with no significant difference between trained and untrained students. Attitudes towards EBM were generally positive, though variations existed. Understanding of EBM terms varied, with case report being the most recognized study design term. In patient care, most students rated their EBM skills as average.

conclusionMedical students lack knowledge and skills related to evidence-based medicine (EBM) and have a positive attitude towards its use in healthcare practice. Many rely on non-scientific search engines for medical information due to limited access to institutional resources. They primarily obtain medical information from books and lecture notes, highlighting the need for education on accessing scientific literature.

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Evidence-Based MedicineHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeStudents, MedicalAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelCross-Sectional StudiesEducation, Medical, UndergraduateFemaleHumansMaleSudanSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultAttitudeEvidence-based medicineMedical studentsSkillsSource of informationSudan

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