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Observational studyBMC medical education2025

Research roadblocks: a cross-sectional study on barriers and perceptions among medical students in Sudan.

Elnazeir Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamedzain, Muhannad Bushra Masaad Ahmed, Mohamed Salah Abdulrazeg Abdulrahman, Bakhiet Ahmed Abaker Suliman, Mohammed Elturabi Ajib Alabas, Alam Eldeen Hamid Omer Osman, Yousif Abdelrahman Yousif Fadlelmoula, Azmy Albadry Abdeen Babiker, Ahmed Balla M Ahmed, Mohanad Altayeb Mokhtar Gobbara and 1 more

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Elnazeir Mohamed Ibrahim MohamedzainFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gadarif, Gadarif, Sudan.
Muhannad Bushra Masaad AhmedFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gadarif, Gadarif, Sudan.
Mohamed Salah Abdulrazeg AbdulrahmanFaculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Bakhiet Ahmed Abaker SulimanFaculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Mohammed Elturabi Ajib AlabasFaculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Alam Eldeen Hamid Omer OsmanFaculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Yousif Abdelrahman Yousif FadlelmoulaFaculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Azmy Albadry Abdeen BabikerFaculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Ahmed Balla M AhmedFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Al-Qasr Street, PO Box: 102, Khartoum, 11111, Sudan. m.salahballa@gmail.com.
Mohanad Altayeb Mokhtar GobbaraFaculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Sohaib Mohammed Mokhtar AhmedFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gadarif, Gadarif, Sudan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMedical research is essential for improving healthcare, yet medical students in Sudan face significant barriers to conducting research. These obstacles, compounded by Sudan's political unrest and limited resources, hinder students' engagement and contributions to evidence-based practice. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perceived barriers toward research among undergraduate medical students in Sudan.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted across public and private medical colleges in Sudan. Data were collected from 1123 students using an online questionnaire from November to December 2023. The standardized survey measured demographics, knowledge, attitudes, research practices, and perceived barriers. Descriptive statistics were analyzed using SPSS version 27. Chi-square test, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Spearman's rank correlation were used for group comparisons and assessing associations. Significance was determined at p-value < 0.05.

resultsThe majority of students (92.0%) exhibited poor knowledge of research, with a mean score of 1.2/8. However, students demonstrated positive attitudes, with a mean score of 69.2/93. 50% of students had no prior research experience, and 55.2% had not attended research methodology workshops. Key barriers included lack of funding (67.6%), insufficient access to databases (58.1%), and inadequate laboratory equipment (64.8%).

conclusionWhile medical students in Sudan hold positive attitudes toward research, their limited knowledge and practical engagement highlight the need for improved research education. Addressing barriers such as financial constraints and inadequate resources is essential for fostering a research-oriented culture and enhancing students' contributions to healthcare research in Sudan.

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Biomedical ResearchHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeStudents, MedicalAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelCross-Sectional StudiesEducation, Medical, UndergraduateFemaleHumansMaleSudanSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultAttitudesHealthcare researchKnowledgeMedical studentsPracticesResearch barriersSudan

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