KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND

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KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE (KAP) REGARDING
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AMONG MEDICAL
STUDENTS - A COMPARATIVE STUDY\

BY:
1. VASANTHI (21M7263)
2. VEDANG PANDYA (21M7264)
3. VELU N (21M7265)
4. VIJAYANAND B S (21M7266)
5. VINEELA P (21M7267)
6. VISHAL MURTHY (21M7269)
7. WASIMA ALI (21M7271)
8. YASHAS REDDY C S (21M7273)
9. YOGASHIKA K (21M7274)
10. YUKTHA J (21M7275)
11. SAKTHI DHANUS (19M1107)
12. NITIN CHOWDARY (20M7116)

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF:

Dr. HEMAVARNESHWARI S
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE
VIMS & RC, BANGALORE

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 CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 5
REVIEW OF LITRATURE ...................................................................... 6
METHODOLOGY .................................................................................... 7
SAMPLING METHOD ............................................................................. 8
INFORMED CONSENT FORM .............................................................. 9
ಭಾಗ 1: ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಹಾಳೆ Part 1: Information Sheet ...................................... 9

ಭಾಗ 2: ಸಮ್ಮತಿಯ ಪ್ರಮಾಣಪ್ತ್ರ Part 2: Certificate of Consent ............... 12

QUESTIONNAIRE [6] ............................................................................. 14

RESULTS ................................................................................................ 21
RECOMMENDATIONS......................................................................... 25
REFERENCES ........................................................................................ 26

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KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE (KAP) REGARDING
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AMONG MEDICAL
STUDENTS - A COMPARATIVE STUDY

INTRODUCTION
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is described as “the theory and development of computer systems capable
of performing tasks ordinarily requiring human intellect, such as visual perception, speech
recognition, decision-making, and language translation”. AI is possibly the longest standing and most
extensive domain of computer science, dealing with all elements that simulate cognitive abilities for
real-world problem solving and the development of machine learning and human-like reasoning. It
can mimic cognitive operations, such as image recognition, speech recognition, and annotation
generation.[1]
It is important for physicians to understand the potential of AI and the issues associated with it to
make informed decisions and provide comprehensive treatment. Clinicians and health informatics
professionals who design AI applications must have a solid knowledge of the basic ideas of the
technology to apply and filter AI-based judgements. Depending on the algorithms, data sources, and
methods used, the application of AI in healthcare can either lead to exquisite improvement in
providing healthcare or lead to unintended consequences and misleading conclusions.[1]
This study/ research will help gain knowledge about importance of AI and how various aspects of AI
can be utilized for the improvement of healthcare.[1]
In our research, we are considering Undergraduate (UG) students. This comprehensive analysis will
afford insights into the influence of artificial intelligence platforms on various facets of health care,
encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being. [1]
As we transition into the era of preventive medicine, it becomes essential to evaluate community
health and well-being proactively, facilitating timely interventions before issues escalate to a curative
stage. This study will assist us in achieving this goal, leading to the privilege of residing in a healthier
society with stronger and more meaningful social connections.[1]

OBJECTIVES:
• To compare KAP on AI among UG medical college students.

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 REVIEW OF LITRATURE

1. A study done by Justus Wolff et al by quality criteria for economic impact studies were defined
based on established and adapted criteria schemes, qualitative and quantitative inclusion and
exclusion criteria were conducted to identify relevant publication for an in-depth analysis of the
economic impact assessment. Results: Very few publications have thoroughly addressed the
economic impact assessment, and the economic assessment quality of the reviewed publications on
AI shows severe methodological deficits. Only 6 out of 66 publications could be included in the
second step of the analysis based on the inclusion criteria. Out of these 6 studies, none comprised a
methodologically complete cost impact analysis and Published in the year 1st November 2019. Study
was based on economic impact of artificial intelligence in healthcare.[2]

2. In a study conducted by Tagliaferri Sd et al, a total of 288 peer reviewed articles which were
published between 1992 and 2021 of about 28 years and 1 month of scientific production were taken.
Results: The investigation showed that the literature in this field is emerging. It focuses on health
services management, predictive medicine. The United States, China and the United Kingdom
contributed the highest number of studies and Published in the year online 10th April 2021. Study was
based on role of artificial intelligence in healthcare: a structured literature review.[3]

3. A study done by Omar Ali et al by identifying, evaluating and interpreting all research relevant to
a particular research question, topic, or phenomenon of interest. In addition, it is defined as a
methodology that summaries the process of collecting, arranging, and assessing literature in a review
domain. A systematic review was considered appropriate in this study based on purpose of this
research. Results: Previous studies suggest that AI can raise the quality of services in the healthcare
industry. AI-based technologies have reported to improve human life quality, making life easier, safer
and more productive. Benefits for patients’ map directly to the relevant AI functionalities in the
categories of diagnosis, treatment, consultation and health monitoring for self-management of chronic
conditions and Published in the year online available 18th January 2023. Study was based on a
systematic literature review of artificial intelligence in healthcare: benefits, challenges,
methodologies and functionalities.[4]

4. A study done by Ekampreet Kaur et al conducted a literature search on current role of AI and its
possible application using PubMed, Google Scholar and ResearchGate within 10 years. Keywords
used for search were 'Artificial Intelligence’, ‘uses of AI in healthcare', 'advantages and disadvantages
of AI in the healthcare'. Results: AI is machines that mimic intelligence to perform tasks and can
iteratively improve themselves based on the information they collect. AI systems in health care are
succeeding because of the advanced algorithms for learning numerous characteristics from a huge
amount of health care data that helps in problem-solving is achieved at a rate and amount futile for
humans and Published in the year 2023. Study was based on artificial intelligence in healthcare: a
prospective approach.[5]

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 METHODOLOGY
Subject of Study:
Group A - Study subjects who are Undergraduate students of VIMS & RC
Study Design:
This is a comparative study to assess knowledge attitude and practice of AI among UG medical
students of Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre. A survey is conducted with
certain questions to know about the extent of information a medical student is having regarding the
use of AI in the medical field.
Inclusion Criteria:
The study includes UG medical students of Vydehi Institute of Medical Science & Research Centre
with their informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
The UG medical students of Vydehi Institute of Medical Science & Research Centre who are
unwilling to participate in the survey are excluded from the study.
Procedure:
1. Permission from the college Principal and the Ethics Committee shall be taken.
2. Questionnaire link shall be provided to UG medical students.
3. Informed consent form (ICF) shall be collected with the participant’s signature.
4. Responses from the participants shall be analyzed.
5. Anonymity of the responses shall be maintained.
6. The information recorded shall be kept confidential.
Note:
1. Researchers shall be available to answer any queries of the participants.
2. If participants do not want to answer any of the questions, they may skip and move to the next
question.
3. This survey is not compulsory.
Data Collection and Analysis:
There are 15 questions which need to be answered at student’s discretion. The questionnaire link shall
be sent through Telegram, WhatsApp and Email. A time interval of 1 week shall be given to submit
the responses. If the response is not received within the given time, then that student will be excluded
from the survey. The responses received shall be studied, analyzed with the usage of relevant tools
and the results shall be documented.

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 SAMPLING METHOD
Independent sample t test
The Sample size is calculated by using G* power software for independent sample t test, formula is
n = 2[z 1-α/2+ z 1-β]2
(d/σ)2
z 1-α/2 = Standard normal score at 95% of level of confidence.
z 1-β = Power
d/σ = Effect size
At 95% level of confidence and 90% power with standard effect size is 0.5 so the minimum sample
size is 86 rounding off to 100 UG students.
Statistical Analysis:
• Data will be entered in MS Excel and analysed using SPSS version 23.
• Descriptive analysis of all the explanatory and outcome parameters will be done using mean and
standard deviation for quantitative variables, frequency and proportions for categorical variables.
• Chi square test will be used for finding the association between the variables.
• Independent sample t test will be used for finding the mean difference between the groups.
• The level of significance will be set at p<0.05. Any other relevant test if found appropriate during
the time of data analysis will be dealt accordingly.

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 ಮಾಹಿತಿಯುಕ್ತ ಸಮ್ಮತಿ ನಮ್ೂನೆ

INFORMED CONSENT FORM

ವೆೈದೆೇಹಿ ವೆೈದ್ಯಕೇಯ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಮ್ತ್ುತ ಸಂಶೆ ೇಧನಾ ಕೆೇಂದ್ರ

#82, EPIP ಪ್ರದೆೇಶ, ವೆೈಟ್‌ಫೇಲ್ಡ್, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಕ್ನಾಾಟಕ್-560066

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre

#82, EPIP Area, Whitefield, Bangalore, Karnataka-560066

ಈ ಮಾಹಿತಿಯುಕ್ತ ಸಮ್ಮತಿಯ ನಮ್ೂನೆಯು 17-27 ವರ್ಷ ವಯಸ್ಸಿನ UG ವಿದ್ಾಾರ್ಥಷಗಳಿಗಾಗಿರುತ್ತದ್ೆ, ಅವರನುು ನಾವು

"ವೆೈದ್ಾಕೀಯ ವಿದ್ಾಾರ್ಥಷಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ೃತ್ಕ್ ಬುದ್ಧಿಮ್ತ್ೆತಯ ಬಳಕೆಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸ್ಸದ್ಂತ್ೆ ಜ್ಞಾನದ್ ವತ್ಷನೆ ಮ್ತ್ುತ ಅಭ್ಾಾಸ (KAP)
– ಒಂದ್ು ತ್ುಲನಾತ್ಮಕ್ ಅಧ್ಾಯನ" ದ್ಲ್ಲಿ ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸಲು ಆಹ್ಾಾನಿಸುತಿತದ್ೆದೀವೆ.

This informed consent form is for UG students belonging to the age group of 17-27 years whom we
are inviting to participate in the study about “KNOWLWDGE ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE (KAP)
REGARDING THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS –
A COMPARATIVE STUDY”.

ಭಾಗ 1: ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಹಾಳೆ Part 1: Information Sheet

ಅಧಯಯನದ್ ಶೇರ್ಷಾಕೆ: Study Title:

ವೆೈದ್ಾಕೀಯ ವಿದ್ಾಾರ್ಥಷಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ೃತ್ಕ್ ಬುದ್ಧಿಮ್ತ್ೆತಯ ಬಳಕೆಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸ್ಸದ್ಂತ್ೆ ಜ್ಞಾನದ್ ವತ್ಷನೆ ಮ್ತ್ುತ ಅಭ್ಾಾಸ (KAP) -
ಒಂದ್ು ತ್ುಲನಾತ್ಮಕ್ ಅಧ್ಾಯನ.
KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE (KAP) REGARDING USE OF ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS – A COMPARATIVE STUDY.

ಪ್ರಿಚಯ: Introduction:

ಈ ಅಧ್ಾಯನದ್ಲ್ಲಿ ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸಲು ನಿೀವು ಒಪ್ಪಿಕೊಳಳುವ ಮೊದ್ಲು, ಈ ಕೆಳಗಿನವುಗಳನುು ಓದ್ಧ, ನಿಮ್ಮ ಉತ್ತರಗಳ

ಪರಿಣಾಮ್ಗಳನುು ಅರ್ಷಮಾಡಿಕೊಳಳುವುದ್ು ಅತ್ಾಗತ್ಾ. ನಮ್ಮ ಅಧ್ಾಯನಕಾಾಗಿ ಅತ್ುಾತ್ತಮ್ ಫಲ್ಲತ್ಾಂಶಗಳನುು ಪಡೆಯಲು,
ಈ ಪರಶ್ಾುವಳಿಗೆ ಉತ್ತರಿಸುವಾಗ ನಿೀವು ಸಾಕ್ರ್ುು ಸತ್ಾವಂತ್ರಾಗಿರಬೆೀಕ್ು. ನಾವು ನಿಮ್ಗೆ ಮಾಹಿತಿಯನುು ನಿೀಡಲ್ಲದ್ೆದೀವೆ
ಮ್ತ್ುತ ಈ ಸಂಶ್ೆ ೀಧ್ನೆಯ ಭ್ಾಗವಾಗಲು ನಿಮ್ಮನುು ಆಹ್ಾಾನಿಸುತ್ೆತೀವೆ. ನಿೀವು ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸಲು ಬಯಸುತಿತೀರಾ ಎಂದ್ು
ನಿಧ್ಷರಿಸುವ ಮೊದ್ಲು, ನಿೀವು ಯಾವುದ್ೆೀ ಪರಶ್ೆುಗಳನುು ಹ್ೊಂದ್ಧದ್ದರೆ, ನಮ್ಮನುು ಸಂಪಕಷಸಬಹುದ್ು.
Before you agree to participate in this study, it is of vital importance that you go through the following
and understand the implications of your answers. In order to obtain optimum results for our study, it
is important that you are quite truthful while answering this questionnaire. We are going to give you

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information and invite you to be part of this research. Before you decide whether you want to take
part, you can contact us, if you have any queries.

ಅಧಯಯನದ್ ಉದೆದೇಶ: Purpose of the Study:

ಈ ಅಧ್ಾಯನ/ ಸಂಶ್ೆ ೀಧ್ನೆಯು ಆರೊೀಗಾ ರಕ್ಷಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ AI ಬಳಕೆಯ ಕ್ುರಿತ್ು ವೆೈದ್ಾಕೀಯ ವಿದ್ಾಾರ್ಥಷಗಳ ಜ್ಞಾನ, ವತ್ಷನೆ
ಮ್ತ್ುತ ಅಭ್ಾಾಸವನುು ನಿರ್ಷಯಿಸಲು ಸಹ್ಾಯ ಮಾಡುತ್ತದ್ೆ.
This study/ research will help assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of medical students towards
AI for usage in health care.

ಸಂಶೆ ೇಧನಾ ಹಸತಕ್ೆೇಪ್ದ್ ಪ್ರಕಾರ: Type of Research Intervention:

ಸಾಯಂ-ಆಡಳಿತ್ದ್ ಪರಶ್ಾುವಳಿಯನುು ಒದ್ಗಿಸಲಾಗುವುದ್ು, ಅದ್ನುು ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸುವವರು ತ್ುಂಬಬೆೀಕ್ು.
A self-administered questionnaire will be provided which has to be filled by the participant.

ಭಾಗವಹಿಸುವವರ ಆಯ್ಕೆ: Participant Selection:

ಈ ಅಧ್ಾಯನದ್ ಆಯ್ಕಾಯ ಮಾನದ್ಂಡಗಳನುು ನಿೀವು ಪೂರೆೈಸ್ಸರುವುದ್ರಿಂದ್ ಈ ಅಧ್ಾಯನದ್ಲ್ಲಿ ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸಲು ನಿಮ್ಮನುು
ಕೆೀಳಲಾಗುತಿತದ್ೆ.
You are being asked to participate in this study, as you meet the selection criteria for this study.

ಸವಯಂಪೆರೇರಿತ್ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸುವಿಕೆ: Voluntary Participation:

ಈ ಸಂಶ್ೆ ೀಧ್ನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸುವಿಕೆಯು ಸಂಪೂರ್ಷವಾಗಿ ಸಾಯಂಪೆರೀರಿತ್ವಾಗಿದ್ೆ. ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸಬೆೀಕೊೀ
ಬೆೀಡವೀ ಎಂಬುದ್ು ನಿಮ್ಮ ಆಯ್ಕಾ. ನಿೀವು ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸದ್ಧರಲು ನಿಧ್ಷರಿಸ್ಸದ್ರೆ, ಅದ್ು ಯಾವುದ್ೆೀ ಪರಿಣಾಮ್ಗಳನುು
ಬೀರುವುದ್ಧಲಿ. ನಿೀವು ನಂತ್ರ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಮ್ನಸಿನುು ಬದ್ಲಾಯಿಸಬಹುದ್ು ಮ್ತ್ುತ ನಿೀವು ಮೊದ್ಲೆೀ ಒಪ್ಪಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದರೂ ಸಹ
ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸುವುದ್ನುು ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಬಹುದ್ು.
Your participation in this research is entirely voluntary. It is your choice whether to participate or not.
If you choose not to participate, it will have no consequences. You may change your mind later and
stop participating even if you agreed earlier.

ಕಾಯಾವಿಧಾನ: Procedure:

ಎ. ಕಾಲೆೀಜು ಪಾರಂಶುಪಾಲರು ಮ್ತ್ುತ ನೆೈತಿಕ್ ಸಮಿತಿಯ ಅನುಮ್ತಿಯನುು ತ್ೆಗೆದ್ುಕೊಳುಬೆೀಕ್ು.

a. Permission from the college Principal and the Ethics Committee shall be taken.

ಬ. ಯುಜಿ ವಿದ್ಾಾರ್ಥಷಗಳಿಗೆ ಪರಶ್ಾುವಳಿಯ ಲ್ಲಂಕ್ ಅನುು ಒದ್ಗಿಸಬೆೀಕ್ು.

b. Questionnaire link shall be provided to UG students.

ಸ್ಸ. ಮಾಹಿತಿಯುಕ್ತ ಸಮ್ಮತಿ ನಮ್ೂನೆಯನುು (ಐಸ್ಸಎಫ್) ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸುವವರ ಸಹಿಯಂದ್ಧಗೆ ಸಂಗರಹಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತದ್ೆ.

c. Informed consent form (ICF) shall be collected with the participant’s signature.

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ಡಿ. ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸುವವರ ಪರತಿಕರಯ್ಕಗಳನುು ವಿಶ್ೆಿೀಷಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತದ್ೆ.
d. Responses from the participants shall be analyzed.

ಇ. ಪರತಿಕರಯ್ಕಗಳ ಅನಾಮ್ಧೆೀಯತ್ೆಯನುು ಕಾಪಾಡಿಕೊಳುಬೆೀಕ್ು.

e. Anonymity of the responses shall be maintained.

ಎಫ್. ದ್ಾಖಲಾದ್ ಮಾಹಿತಿಯನುು ಗೌಪಾವಾಗಿಡಬೆೀಕ್ು.

f. The information recorded shall be kept confidential.

ಗಮ್ನಿಸಿ: Note:
• ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸುವವರ ಯಾವುದ್ೆೀ ಪರಶ್ೆುಗಳಿಗೆ ಉತ್ತರಿಸಲು ಸಂಶ್ೆ ೀಧ್ಕ್ರು ಲಭ್ಾವಿರುತ್ಾತರೆ.

• Researchers shall be available to answer any queries of the participants.

• ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸುವವರು ಯಾವುದ್ೆೀ ಪರಶ್ೆುಗಳಿಗೆ ಉತ್ತರಿಸಲು ಬಯಸದ್ಧದ್ದರೆ, ಅವರು ಬಟ್ುುಬಡಬಹುದ್ು ಮ್ತ್ುತ

ಮ್ುಂದ್ಧನ ಪರಶ್ೆುಗೆ ಹ್ೊೀಗಬಹುದ್ು.

• If participants do not want to answer any of the questions, they may skip and move to the next
question.

• ಈ ಸಮಿೀಕ್ಷೆಯು ಕ್ಡಾಾಯವಲಿ.

• This survey is not compulsory.

ಡೆೇಟಾ ಸಂಗರಹಣೆಯ ವಿಧಾನ: Methodology for Data Collection:

ಪಾರಂಶುಪಾಲರು, ವಿಮ್ಸಿ ಮ್ತ್ುತ ಆರ್‌ಸ್ಸ ಮ್ತ್ುತ ಅಧ್ಾಕ್ಷರು, ವೆೈದ್ೆೀಹಿ ಇನ್‌ಸ್ಸುಟ್ೂಾಟ್ ಎರ್ಥಕ್ಿ ಕ್ಮಿಟಿಯಿಂದ್
ಅನುಮ್ತಿಯನುು ತ್ೆಗೆದ್ುಕೊಳುಲಾಗಿದ್ೆ. ಗೂಗಲ್ ಫಾಮ್ಸ್‌ಷಗಳ ಮ್ೂಲಕ್ ಡೆೀಟಾ ಸಂಗರಹಣೆಯಾಗಿದ್ೆ. ಗೂಗಲ್
ಫಾಮ್ಸ್‌ಷಗಳನುು ವಿವಿಧ್ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ್ ವೆೀದ್ಧಕೆಗಳ ಮ್ೂಲಕ್ ವಿತ್ರಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತದ್ೆ (ಇಮೀಲ್, ವಾಾಟ್ಿ್, ಟೆಲ್ಲಗಾರಮ್ಸ,
ಇತ್ಾಾದ್ಧ).
Permission from The Principal, VIMS & RC and The Chairman, Vydehi Institute Ethics
Committee is taken. Collection of data is via Google forms. The Google forms shall be distributed
through various social platforms (Email, WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.).

ಅಪಾಯಗಳು: Risks:
ನಿೀವು ಆಕ್ಸ್ಸಮಕ್ವಾಗಿ ಕೆಲವು ವೆೈಯಕತಕ್ ಅರ್ವಾ ಗೌಪಾ ಮಾಹಿತಿಯನುು ಹಂಚಿಕೊಳಳುವ ಅಪಾಯವಿದ್ೆ ಅರ್ವಾ ಕೆಲವು
ವಿರ್ಯಗಳ ಬಗೆೆ ಮಾತ್ನಾಡಲು ನಿಮ್ಗೆ ಅನಾನುಕ್ೂಲವಾಗಬಹುದ್ು. ಆದ್ಾಗೂಾ, ಇದ್ು ಸಂಭ್ವಿಸಬೆೀಕೆಂದ್ು ನಾವು
ಬಯಸುವುದ್ಧಲಿ. ಪರಶ್ೆು(ಗಳಳ) ತಿೀರಾ ವೆೈಯಕತಕ್ ಎಂದ್ು ನಿೀವು ಭ್ಾವಿಸ್ಸದ್ರೆ ಅರ್ವಾ ಅವುಗಳ ಬಗೆೆ ಮಾತ್ನಾಡುವುದ್ು
ನಿಮ್ಗೆ ಅನಾನುಕ್ೂಲವಾಗಿದ್ದರೆ ನಿೀವು ಆ ಪರಶ್ೆುಗೆ ಉತ್ತರಿಸಬೆೀಕಾಗಿಲಿ ಅರ್ವಾ ಸಮಿೀಕ್ಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸಬೆೀಕಾಗಿಲಿ.
There is a risk that you may share some personal or confidential information by chance, or that
you may feel uncomfortable talking about some of the topics. However, we do not wish for this

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to happen. You do not have to answer any question or take part in the survey if you feel the
question(s) are too personal or if talking about them makes you uncomfortable.

ಪ್ರಯೇಜನಗಳು: Benefits:

ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸುವವರಿಗೆ ಯಾವುದ್ೆೀ ನೆೀರ ಪರಯೀಜನವಿಲಿ, ಆದ್ರೆ ಅಧ್ಾಯನವು ಆರೊೀಗಾ ರಕ್ಷಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ AI ಯ

ಅಂಶಗಳನುು ನಿಧ್ಷರಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಶ್ೆ ೀಧ್ಕ್ರಿಗೆ ಪರಯೀಜನವನುು ನಿೀಡುತ್ತದ್ೆ.
There is no direct benefit to the participant as such, but the study will benefit the researchers in
determining the aspects of AI on the health care.

ಮ್ರುಪಾವತಿ: Reimbursement:
ಸಂಶ್ೆ ೀಧ್ನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪಾಲೊೆಳುಲು ನಿಮ್ಗೆ ಯಾವುದ್ೆೀ ಪ್ರೀತ್ಾಿಹಕ್ ಧ್ನವನುು ನಿೀಡಲಾಗುವುದ್ಧಲಿ.
You will not be provided any incentive to take part in the research.

ಗೌಪ್ಯತೆ: Confidentiality:

ಸಂಶ್ೆ ೀಧ್ನಾ ತ್ಂಡವು ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸುವವರ ಬಗೆೆ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಮ್ತ್ುತ ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸುವವರು ಹಂಚಿಕೊಂಡ ಮಾಹಿತಿ
ಎರಡಕ್ೂಾ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸ್ಸದ್ಂತ್ೆ ಡೆೀಟಾದ್ ಗೌಪಾತ್ೆಯನುು ಕಾಪಾಡಿಕೊಳಳುತ್ತದ್ೆ. ಸಂಖ್ಾಾಶ್ಾಸರಜ್ಞರು ಮ್ತ್ುತ
ಸಂಶ್ೆ ೀಧ್ಕ್ರನುು ಹ್ೊರತ್ುಪಡಿಸ್ಸ ಯಾವುದ್ೆೀ ಡೆೀಟಾವನುು ಬಹಿರಂಗಪಡಿಸಲಾಗುವುದ್ಧಲಿ.
The research team will maintain the confidentiality of data with respect to both information about
the participant and information shared by the participant. There will be no disclosure of data
except to statisticians and amongst the researchers.

ಅನುಮೇದ್ನೆ: APPROVAL:

ಈ ಅಧ್ಾಯನವನುು ವೆೈದ್ೆೀಹಿ ಇನ್‌ಸ್ಸುಟ್ೂಾಟ್ ಆಫ್ ಮಡಿಕ್ಲ್ ಸೆೈನಿಸ್ ಮ್ತ್ುತ ರಿಸರ್ಚಷ ಸೆಂಟ್ರ್‌ನ ಎರ್ಥಕ್ಿ ಕ್ಮಿಟಿ
ಅನುಮೊೀದ್ಧಸ್ಸದ್ೆ. ವೆೈದ್ೆೀಹಿ ಇನ್‌ಸ್ಸುಟ್ೂಾಟ್ ಎರ್ಥಕ್ಿ ಕ್ಮಿಟಿಯು ಲ್ಲಖಿತ್ ಅನುಮೊೀದ್ನೆಯನುು ನಿೀಡಿದ್ೆ.
This study has been approved by the Ethics Committee of Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences
and Research Centre. A written approval has been granted by the Vydehi Institute Ethics
Committee.

ಭಾಗ 2: ಸಮ್ಮತಿಯ ಪ್ರಮಾಣಪ್ತ್ರ Part 2: Certificate of Consent

"ವೆೈದ್ಾಕೀಯ ವಿದ್ಾಾರ್ಥಷಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ೃತ್ಕ್ ಬುದ್ಧಿಮ್ತ್ೆತಯ ಬಳಕೆಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸ್ಸದ್ಂತ್ೆ ಜ್ಞಾನದ್ ವತ್ಷನೆ ಮ್ತ್ುತ ಅಭ್ಾಾಸ
(KAP) – ಒಂದ್ು ತ್ುಲನಾತ್ಮಕ್ ಅಧ್ಾಯನ" ದ್ಲ್ಲಿ ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸಲು ನನುನುು ಆಹ್ಾಾನಿಸಲಾಗಿದ್ೆ.

I have been invited to participate in research on the knowledge, attitude and practice of medical
students towards AI for usage in health care.

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 ನಾನು ಮೀಲ್ಲನ ಮಾಹಿತಿಯನುು ಓದ್ಧದ್ೆದೀನೆ ಅರ್ವಾ ಅದ್ನುು ನನಗೆ ಓದ್ಧದ್ೆದೀನೆ. ಅದ್ರ ಬಗೆೆ ಪರಶ್ೆುಗಳನುು ಕೆೀಳಲು ನನಗೆ
ಅವಕಾಶವಿದ್ೆ ಮ್ತ್ುತ ನಾನು ಕೆೀಳಿದ್ ಯಾವುದ್ೆೀ ಪರಶ್ೆುಗಳಿಗೆ ನನು ತ್ೃಪ್ಪತಗೆ ಉತ್ತರಿಸಲಾಗಿದ್ೆ. ಈ ಅಧ್ಾಯನದ್ಲ್ಲಿ
ಪಾಲೊೆಳುಲು ನಾನು ಸಾಯಂಪೆರೀರಣೆಯಿಂದ್ ಸಮ್ಮತಿಸುತ್ೆತೀನೆ.

I have read the foregoing information, or it has been read to me. I have had the opportunity to ask
questions about it and any questions I have been asked have been answered to my satisfaction. I
consent voluntarily to be a participant in this study.

ಭಾಗವಹಿಸುವವರ ಹೆಸರು: Name of Participant:

ಭಾಗವಹಿಸುವವರ ಸಹಿ: Signature of Participant:

ದಿನಾಂಕ್ (ದಿನ/ತಿಂಗಳು/ವರ್ಾ): Date (Day/month/year):

ತ್ನಿಖಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳ ಹೆೇಳಿಕೆ: Investigators Statement:

ಈ ಸಮ್ಮತಿಯ ನಮ್ೂನೆಗೆ ಸಹಿ ಹ್ಾಕ್ುವ ಪಾಲೊೆಳಳುವವರು ಅಧ್ಾಯನವನುು ಸಂಪೂರ್ಷವಾಗಿ ಅರ್ಷಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ಾದರೆ

ಮ್ತ್ುತ ಅಧ್ಾಯನದ್ ಬಗೆೆಯೂ ಚೆನಾುಗಿ ತಿಳಿಸ್ಸರುತ್ಾತರೆ.

The participant signing this consent form has fully understood the study and is well informed about
the study as well.
ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸುವವರಿಗೆ ಅಧ್ಾಯನದ್ ಕ್ುರಿತ್ು ಪರಶ್ೆುಗಳನುು ಕೆೀಳಲು ಅವಕಾಶವನುು ನಿೀಡಲಾಗಿದ್ೆ ಎಂದ್ು ನಾನು
ದ್ೃಢೀಕ್ರಿಸುತ್ೆತೀನೆ ಮ್ತ್ುತ ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸುವವರು ಕೆೀಳಿದ್ ಎಲಾಿ ಪರಶ್ೆುಗಳಿಗೆ ಸರಿಯಾಗಿ ಮ್ತ್ುತ ನನು ಸಾಮ್ರ್ಾಷಕೆಾ ತ್ಕ್ಾಂತ್ೆ
ಉತ್ತರಿಸಲಾಗಿದ್ೆ. ಸಮ್ಮತಿಯನುು ನಿೀಡುವಂತ್ೆ ವಾಕತಯನುು ಒತ್ಾತಯಿಸಲಾಗಿಲಿ ಮ್ತ್ುತ ಒಪ್ಪಿಗೆಯನುು ಮ್ುಕ್ತವಾಗಿ ಮ್ತ್ುತ
ಸಾಯಂಪೆರೀರಣೆಯಿಂದ್ ನಿೀಡಲಾಗಿದ್ೆ ಎಂದ್ು ನಾನು ದ್ೃಢೀಕ್ರಿಸುತ್ೆತೀನೆ.

I confirm that the participant was given an opportunity to ask questions about the study, and all the
questions asked by the participant have been answered correctly and to the best of my ability. I
confirm that the individual has not been coerced into giving consent, and the consent has been given
freely and voluntarily.
ಈ ಐಸ್ಸಎಫ್ ನ ಪರತಿಯನುು ಭ್ಾಗವಹಿಸುವವರಿಗೆ ಒದ್ಗಿಸಲಾಗಿದ್ೆ. A copy of this ICF has been provided to the
participant.
ಒಪ್ಪಿಗೆಯನುು ತೆಗೆದ್ುಕೊಳುುವ ಸಂಶೆ ೇಧಕ್ರ/ವಯಕತಯ ಹೆಸರು: Name of Researcher/person taking the
consent:

ಸಂಶೆ ೇಧಕ್ರ/ಸಮ್ಮತಿಯನುು ತೆಗೆದ್ುಕೊಳುುವ ವಯಕತಯ ಸಹಿ: Signature of Researcher /person taking the
consent:

ದಿನಾಂಕ್ (ದಿನ/ತಿಂಗಳು/ವರ್ಾ): Date (Day/month/year):

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QUESTIONNAIRE [6]

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 RESULTS
The study included 100 participants, distributed across various demographic
categories. The age group representation was predominantly 17–20 years (44%),
followed by 21–22 years (45%), with smaller proportions in the 23–25 years range
(11%), as shown in figure 1.

Age Distribution

23-25 11
Age Group

21-22 45

17-20 44

0 10 20 30 40 50
Participants

Figure 1
In terms of gender: the participants were almost evenly split, with 51% female and 49% male. The
participants were all undergraduate students, evenly distributed across their years of study: 25% each
from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years as shown in figures 2 and 3.

Gender Distribution

49
Male

Female 51

48 48.5 49 49.5 50 50.5 51

Figure 2

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 Year wise Distribution

25 25

25 25

1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year

Figure 3
This diverse representation ensures a balanced analysis across age, gender, and academic progression.
The average knowledge scores showed minor variations among the groups, with 3rd year students
having the highest average score of 2.76 and 4th year students having the lowest average score of
2.44. The average knowledge score across the 4 years was 2.59.

Knowledge score across different years

2.8 2.76
2.7 2.64
2.6 2.52
2.5 2.44
2.4
2.3
2.2
1st year 2nd year 3nd year 4th year

Figure 4

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 Knowledge of AI

Very basic
knowledge
5%

Good
Very solid knowledge
Very solid
knowledge knowledge Good knowledge
48% 47%
Very basic knowledge

Figure 5
Overall, 47% of participants had solid very solid knowledge of AI, 48% had good knowledge on AI
and 5% had very basic knowledge on AI as shown in figure 5.

Attitude towards AI
4 3.96
3.95 3.92
3.9
3.85
3.8
3.8
3.75 3.72
3.7
3.65
3.6
1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year

Figure 6
The figure 5 represents participant’s attitude. Most of them felt that AI helps in improving quality
and efficiency of research & development products, helps in support & improved delivery of more
personalized care and facilitates access to care & improves the diagnosis. The average attitude scores
showed minor variations among the groups, with 2nd year students having the highest average score
of 3.96 and 4th year students having the lowest average score of 3.72. The average attitude score
across the 4 years was 3.85.

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This shows that there is positive attitude among participants towards AI. This indicates a favorable
perception of AI in healthcare among participants, which is critical for the adoption and integration
of AI technologies within the health care services and institutions.

Practice of AI
0.9 0.8 0.8
0.8
0.68
0.7
0.6 0.56
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year

Figure 7
Practice scores are very low as demonstrated in figure 7. 4% of participants are very confident of
using their AI skill in practice and 46% are somewhat confident and over 50% are uncertain. 1st year
and 4th year students had the highest average score of 0.8 and 3rd year students having the lowest
average score of 0.56. The average practice score across the 4 years was 0.71.
This shows that despite moderate knowledge and positive attitudes, actual implementation and use of
AI in healthcare practices are minimal.

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 RECOMMENDATIONS
While knowledge and attitude towards AI are consistent across groups, they may reflect a lack of
focused AI-specific learning progression as students advance in their studies.
To increase the use of AI in institutions and healthcare, following may be adopted:
1. Education and Training
➢ AI Literacy: Develop and offer structured training programs and workshops focused on the
practical applications of AI in healthcare for healthcare professionals, practitioners,
administrators and students.
➢ Incorporation in Curricula: Add AI related modules or subjects in healthcare curriculum and
medical & institutional management courses, emphasizing real-world applications and case
studies.

2. Infrastructure Development
➢ Data Collection Systems: Implement robust electronic health records (EHRs) and data storage
systems.
➢ Cloud and Computing Power: Ensure access to cloud computing and AI development
platforms for researchers and institutions.

3. Collaboration and Partnerships

➢ Partner with AI Companies: Work with tech firms to pilot AI solutions.
➢ Research Collaborations: Support academic and corporate partnerships to innovate AI
solutions.

Implementing these strategies can accelerate the practical use of AI in healthcare and institutions.

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