A Study on the Knowledge and Attitudes regarding Artificial Intelligence among Medical, Dental, and Nursing Students from Sangli (Maharashtra), India

Authors

  • Waghachavare Vivek B. Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College and Hospital, Sangli, Maharashtra, India.
  • Dhobale Randhir V. Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College and Hospital, Sangli, Maharashtra, India.
  • Gore Alka D. Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College and Hospital, Sangli, Maharashtra, India.
  • Mudiraj Nitin R. Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College and Hospital, Sangli, Maharashtra, India.
  • Jamsandekar Pallavi Prasad Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Institute of Management and Rural Development Administration, Sangli, Maharashtra, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70917/ijcisim-2026-4499

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, Health Occupations Students, Awareness, Attitude, IndiaTop of Form

Abstract

Objective: To assess awareness and attitudes regarding Artificial Intelligence among undergraduate medical, dental, and nursing students.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Sangli, Maharashtra, India during October 2024 to March 2025. A total of 1037 participants (379 Medical, 269 Dental, 389 Nursing) were recruited using cluster random sampling. Data was collected using a pre-tested, self-administered questionnaire.
Results: The mean awareness score (range 0-18) and attitude score (range 0-12) were 7.38 (± 4.63) and 3.03 (± 2.12), respectively. The awareness score was highest among medical students and lowest among nursing students, whereas the attitude score showed the opposite trend. Urban residents and exposure to informative AI content were associated with awareness. Participants agreed that AI is an essential tool for education, but were apprehensive about job loss, data privacy, and increased surveillance. Over two-thirds (68%) used AI for academic tasks.
Conclusion: Healthcare students had unsatisfactory awareness of AI, and their overall attitude was negative. These findings highlight an urgent need for an integrated AI curriculum tailored to their actual needs.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Downloads

Published

2026-08-08

How to Cite

Waghachavare Vivek B., Dhobale Randhir V., Gore Alka D., Mudiraj Nitin R., & Jamsandekar Pallavi Prasad. (2026). A Study on the Knowledge and Attitudes regarding Artificial Intelligence among Medical, Dental, and Nursing Students from Sangli (Maharashtra), India. International Journal of Computer Information Systems and Industrial Management Applications, 18(15s), 1017–1026. https://doi.org/10.70917/ijcisim-2026-4499

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 15s (2026)

Section

Original Articles