Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences

Published date: Jun 30 2025

Journal Title: Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences

Issue title: Sudan JMS: Volume 20 (2025), Issue No. 2

Pages: 197 - 204

DOI: 10.18502/sjms.v20i2.18178

Taha Ibrahim YousifDrtaha2002@yahoo.comConsultant Pediatrician, Johns Hopkins Aramco Hospital, Dhahran

Amani MohammedConsultant Family Medicine, Coole Medical Surgery

Imad BremaConsultant Endocrinologist, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing medical practice and the healthcare industry. The World Health Organization expects AI to help developing countries and rural communities bridge the gaps in healthcare access. The ongoing conflict in Sudan has exposed shortcomings in the country’s healthcare system, underscoring a pressing need for improvement and the adoption of innovative technologies. We have conducted this research to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and concerns of Sudanese doctors regarding the use of AI in Sudan.

Methods: This research is an online questionnaire-based study aimed at assessing Sudanese doctors’ perceptions of the use and application of AI. A 34-question Google Form survey was created and distributed via social media platforms, primarily WhatsApp, Facebook, LinkedIn, and personal emails, to Sudanese doctors, both within and outside Sudan, from July to December 2024. Data were analyzed using SPSS software.

Results: One hundred ninety-five participants responded to the questionnaire. The results reflected poor knowledge about AI and its applications, but showed a good level of acceptance after training prior to its adoption in Sudan. Participants’ main concerns were related to training and legal matters, mainly accountability and consent.

Conclusion: The research revealed significant deficiencies in the knowledge of AI applications among Sudanese doctors. However, it also demonstrated the doctors’ readiness to adopt AI in practice. We recommend incorporating AI education into the curricula of medical schools and postgraduate programs.

Keywords: artificial intelligence, Sudanese doctors, deep learning, AI acceptance in healthcare, impact of war on medical practice in Sudan, ethical implications of AI in healthcare

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