Study on Medical Students' Knowledge, Performance, and Understanding of Parasitic Diseases, With a Focus on

Introduction: Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted at Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences, focusing on a population of medical students, including interns and residents. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire consisting of three main sections: demographic information (including age, gender, education level, history of student parasitic disease, student's previous clinical exposure to patients with parasitic infections, parasitology course grade, and main sources of information), knowledge, and performance assessment. Data were analyzed using SPSS software Version 26. Independent Findings: According to the results, 50.2% of the participants were female, most of whom were single, with a mean age of 25.52 ± 3.107 years. The average scores for knowledge and performance regarding parasitic diseases-with an emphasis on Conclusion: It is important to highlight that enhancing the awareness of medical students through face-to-face training, mobile-based education, and seminars can significantly reduce the risk of leishmaniasis transmission. By bridging the gap between public awareness and practical implementation, these future healthcare professionals who play a crucial role in education and treatment will be better qualified to control parasitic diseases.