Assessment of Medical Students’ Knowledge Regarding Mycetoma Disease Prevention at Al-Farabi College for Science and Technology, Sudan

Sayed Osman Ashmieg, Fatima; Bilal Mohammed, Manal; Hussein Abdallah, Angy; Abdallah Waldra, Nada; Abdallah Babur, Nahla; Hashem Abass, Nahid; Abdal-Jabar Abdallah, Ruba

doi:10.21608/znj.2025.375316.1042

	Assessment of Medical Students’ Knowledge Regarding Mycetoma Disease Prevention at Al-Farabi College for Science and Technology, Sudan
Zagazig Nursing Journal
Volume 21, Issue 2, July 2025, Page 283-293 PDF (295.12 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/znj.2025.375316.1042
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Authors
Fatima Sayed Osman Ashmieg ¹; Manal Bilal Mohammed²; Angy Hussein Abdallah³; Nada Abdallah Waldra³; Nahla Abdallah Babur³; Nahid Hashem Abass³; Ruba Abdal-Jabar Abdallah³
¹(1) Assistant Professor, Department of Medical and Surgical, College of Nursing, Qassim University, Buraydah City, 52571, Saudi Arabia. (1) Assistant Professor, Department Medical & Surgical Nursing, Nursing Program, Napata College, Sudan.
²Associate Professor, Medical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing Science, Omdurman Islamic University, Sudan.
³Student, Nursing program, Al-Farabi College for Science & Technology, Sudan.
Abstract
Background: Mycetoma is a subcutaneous tissue infection caused by actinomycetes or fungi, primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions like Senegal, Sudan, Mexico, and India. The World Health Organization recently designated it as a neglected tropical disease, with an estimated prevalence of two per 100,000 people. Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess the knowledge of medical students regarding mycetoma disease prevention at al-Farabi college Khartoum, Sudan. Subjects and methods: Study design: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. Setting: It was conducted at Al-Farabi College for Science and Technology, Sudan during the period of July – September 2022. Subjects: 279 students were enrolled in this study. Tools of data collections: Data were collected by using two tools; self administered interviewing questionnaire developed by the researcher and medical students' knowledge assessment questionnaire. Results: 261 (93.5%) of the participants were in the 20–30 age range, and the majority were in the medical laboratory. According to the participants' knowledge, 105 (37.6%) said that the causal organisms of mycetoma were found in soil, 140 (50.7%) said that they were found in water, and 80 (20.1%) said that they were found in air. Of those who thought it was discovered in water, 29.1% thought it was found in air, 9.4% thought it was found in air, and 10.8% thought none of the above. According to 29 students (10.8%), wearing shoes is the best way to prevent it. 107 (38.4%) and 97 (53%) said the operation was successful. Conclusion: The findings demonstrated that our participants were well knowledgeable about mycetoma disease prevention at all stages of preventive. Recommendations: the active involvement and support of the community, including its leaders, volunteers, and the entire population, play fundamental roles in shaping the success of engagement efforts. Empowering the community to participate in determining its health and socioeconomic priorities is essential.
Keywords
Knowledge; Medical students. Mycetoma; Prevention; Sudan


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