ArticleFrontiers in public health2026
Knowledge and perceptions of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among medical students at King Saud University: a cross-sectional study.
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Background: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent a global agenda to promote social, economic, and environmental development by 2030. Medical students, as future healthcare providers, have a critical role in advancing these goals, particularly Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing. This study assessed knowledge and perceptions of SDGs among medical students at King Saud University in the context of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2024 and April 2025, targeting undergraduate medical students across all academic years. Stratified random sampling was employed, and data were collected using a validated online questionnaire that assessed demographics, knowledge, and perception. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and logistic regression [SPSS version 29.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA)], with significance set at Results: A total of 425 students participated (55.5% male; median age 21). Good knowledge of the SDGs was demonstrated by 54.6% of participants, while 64.9% showed positive perceptions. Knowledge levels improved with advancing academic year. Female students showed significantly more favorable perceptions of the SDGs. While younger students ( ≤ 21 years) initially appeared more favorable in unadjusted analysis, this association was not independently significant after adjustment. Conclusions: While overall awareness of the SDGs among medical students was acceptable, gaps in detailed knowledge remain. Early and structured integration of SDG-related content into the medical curriculum is recommended to foster deeper understanding and engagement, thereby preparing future physicians to contribute more effectively to sustainable development efforts.
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