Uses Of Artificial Intelligence In Health: Kap Survey Among Medical & Allied Health Science Students Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Uses Of Artificial Intelligence In Health

Syed Abddullah Shah

Authors

Syed Abddullah Shah MPH, Institute of Public Health & Social Sciences Khyber Medical University, Peshawar.

Keywords:

AI, Virtual reality, Augmented reality, Deep learning, Machine learning, COVID-19, Healthcare

Abstract

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly impacting healthcare and medical education, yet its implementation in developing countries remains limited.

Objective: The study assesses the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical and allied health science students in KP, Pakistan, regarding AI use in healthcare.

Methodology: This online survey, conducted from August 1, 2023, to October 5, 2023, involved 577 medical and allied health science students at Khyber Medical University, KP, Pakistan. Survey results were analyzed quantitatively by using SPSS 26 with a p-value = 0.05.

Results: Findings revealed that 55.5% of participants were unaware of AI. Knowledge score varied (average 57%, good 22.2%, poor 20.8%) with significant differences by gender, location, age, experience, and education. Student attitudes towards AI were poor (30.2%) or average (44.7%). Despite limited training (61.7%), a majority (78.5%) showed interest in AI education and integration in the curriculum.

Conclusion: These insights suggest that educational strategies should focus on enhancing AI competencies in future healthcare professionals by integrating resources for AI training into medical curricula.

Uses Of Artificial Intelligence In Health: Kap Survey Among Medical & Allied Health Science Students Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa