Medical and health students' insights into mycetoma: A survey-based study on knowledge and clinical practices
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Sudanese students show high awareness of mycetoma but lack sufficient knowledge and practical skills for its management. Enhancing training is crucial to combat this neglected tropical disease effectively.
Area Of Science
- Medical Education
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background
- Mycetoma presents significant public health challenges, particularly in resource-limited regions.
- Adequate knowledge and practical skills among healthcare professionals are vital for mycetoma control.
- This study assessed mycetoma knowledge and practices among Sudanese medical and health students.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the awareness, knowledge, and practical skills of medical and health students in Sudan concerning mycetoma.
- To identify gaps in current educational approaches regarding mycetoma diagnosis and management.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional survey involving 547 students from various health faculties in Sudan.
- A structured questionnaire assessed awareness, knowledge (epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, management), and practical experience.
- Statistical analysis explored associations between academic level, faculty type, and performance.
Main Results
- High awareness of mycetoma (80.6%) was observed, but only 26.3% possessed good knowledge, and 17.4% demonstrated good practical skills.
- Significant gaps exist between theoretical knowledge and practical application, with 60% showing low practice levels.
- Senior students and medical faculty students generally performed better, yet overall competencies remain insufficient.
Conclusions
- Critical deficiencies in mycetoma knowledge and practical skills were identified among Sudanese health students.
- Improved training is essential to strengthen mycetoma diagnosis, management, and control efforts.
- The study developed a tool for assessing knowledge and practices applicable to other neglected tropical diseases.
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