Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is the “conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence (Thamer Z. et al. 2018 .It is the evolving science of clinical care. It is the judicious use of the best current evidence in making decisions about the care of the individual patient. It also integrates clinical expertise, patient desires, values, and needs . (Michael LeFevre.2014 )
The current study intended to assess Knowledge, attitude and perception toward EBM among medical students in Shendi University in Sudan. It was descriptive cross-sectional one, from October to December 2020; It included one hundred and twenty one (121) medical students. Data was collected employing structural self –administered questionnaire and the data collected was analyzed by SPSS.
The findings of the study described the current status of level of awareness and use of EBM .More than half of students have poor knowledge toward EBM. Approximately half or less have good attitude compared with their poor knowledge, while the perception of the importance of evidence based medicine was good (72%).
Background: There has been explosive growth in the use of internet in the last decade. This resultsin serious problems in many areas. The aim is to study patterns and effects of internet addiction amongmedical students in three universities in Omdurman locality, Sudan 2016Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted at 3 medical colleges out of 5 in Omdurman. A standardquestionnaire based on Young’s internet addiction test was used to collect data from 272 medical students.Results: The prevalence of internet addiction was found to be 80.15% (95% CI: 75-85). Most studentsuse internet for chatting and academic purposes. There is no signifcant association between gender andinternet addiction (p=0.360), but there is association between duration of daily internet use and the level ofinternet addiction (p<0.001). Most students have their academic performance affected, and 74.7% (95% CI:69-80) feel depressed when not online. Most students prefer staying on internet than sitting with parents orfriends. The most observed side effects for prolonged use are “blurring of vision”55.9% (95% CI: 50-62)and headache 47.8% (95% CI: 42-54).Conclusion: Incidence of internet use is increasing. Most students have their health affected fromprolonged use of internet, and most of them have their academic, social life and sleep affected. There isa need for motivation of students to participate in social activities, limiting internet use in lecture theatre,limiting access to open Wi-Fi and for awareness raising sessions.
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