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

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

Abstract Background Evidence-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. Objective We aimed to investigate e...

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Main Authors: 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, Rayan Abdalla Elawad Wedatalla, Khaild Hayder Awad, Rayan Kamal eldin Mahgoub, Abdalazez Mohamed Ali Karar, Ayat Yousif Mohammed Saeed, Asma Eltayeb Abdalla Mohamed, Rawan Salah Mohamed Ginawi, Fatin Mohamed Kaidan Sidar, Reham Rrdwan Abdalrab Saifalsorori, Othman Ibrahim Abdullah Osman, Mohammed Adil Ibrahim Nouri, Manasik Adam Ahmed Mohamed, Nadreen Babikir Mohammad Ibrahim, Maha Mujtaba Mahmoud Mohamed, Abd Elrahman Ahmed Bashir Mohamed, Faris Mohamed AbdAllah MohamedAhmed, Mohammad Rabie Mohammad Hassan, Shahd Abdelkhalig Abdelrahman Mohamed, Hafiz Elhadi Bashar Hadi, Hanan Mohamed Naeim Gandour Gandour, Nirmeen Ali Farah Ahmed, Noon Mohamed El-Fatih Ahmed, Maria Mohammed AlMogtaba AbdElaziz Osman, Sara Elmuntasir Ibrahim Elhadi
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
Subjects:
Evidence-based medicine
Medical students
Sudan
Attitude
Source of information
Skills
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07510-2
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Summary:Abstract Background Evidence-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. Objective We aimed to investigate evidence-based medicine education of medical students in Sudan. Methods The 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. Results The 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. Conclusion Medical 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.
ISSN:1472-6920

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