Engagement in Policy Roles, Perceptions of Health Policy Education
Conditions
Keywords
Health Policy, Medical students, Awareness, Sudan
Brief summary
This study assesses medical students' perceptions of health policy education, their readiness for policy roles, and barriers to participation. Findings will highlight gaps and guide curriculum improvements in Sudan.
Detailed description
This study aims to assess medical students' perceptions and knowledge regarding health policy education in undergraduate medical curricula. It seeks to evaluate their awareness and understanding of health policy concepts, assess the adequacy of health policy education, identify barriers to effective learning and participation, and explore students' interest and readiness to engage in policy-making. The findings will help identify gaps, strengths, and areas for improvement, offering valuable insights for curriculum development to enhance medical education outcomes in Sudan.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Research and Publication office
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* All medical students enrolled in an accredited medical program at the time of the data collection.
Exclusion criteria
* Non medical students * Postgraduates * Student in foreign universities
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Medical students perception of health policy education | Jan _ Mar 2025 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Exposure to formal education on health policy | Jan - Mar 2025 |
| Confidence in applying policy concepts | Jan -Mar 2025 |
| Satisfaction with current education | Jan - Mar 2025 |
| Interest in engagement in policy roles | Jan - Mar 2025 |
Countries
Sudan
Outcome results
None listed