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Perception and awareness of healthcare professionals toward the applications of artificial intelligence in Egyptian healthcare settings

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Background Healthcare professionals’ awareness and handling of artificial intelligence applications in healthcare enhance patient outcomes and improve processes. This study aimed to evaluate the perception, attitude, knowledge, and practice of healthcare professionals regarding the application of artificial intelligence in Egyptian healthcare settings. Method A cross-sectional study in which 367 healthcare professionals responded to an electronic questionnaire. Results Out of 367 participants (234 female), radiology and lab test specialty (36.2%) was the predominant. The mean age was 27.03 years; 51.8% of respondents showed positive perception, 68.7% experienced sub-optimal knowledge, 52.9% expressed negative attitudes, and 53.4% demonstrated a low practice level of AI tools. Younger age was significantly associated with positive perception (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 0.905, p = 0.020) and higher AI practice (AOR = 0.907, p = 0.026). University hospital professionals had 61.4% lower odds of optimal knowledge than private hospital professionals (AOR = 0.386, p = 0.046). Men had higher odds of both positive attitudes (AOR = 1.844, p = 0.010) and high practice level (AOR = 2.92, p < 0.001). Pre-bachelor’s holders had lower odds of positive attitudes (AOR = 0.361, p = 0.036), as well as physicians compared to nurses and others (AOR = 0.424, p = 0.005). Bachelor’s holders showed lower odds of high AI practice (AOR = 0.388, p = 0.017). Conclusion Despite moderate perception, most professionals have knowledge, attitude, and practice defects. Mainly, younger age and men showed higher engagement, indicating a need for targeted AI training, especially for older and female professionals.

Source: Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence

DOI: 10.3389/frai.2025.1700493

Authors: Shimaa Azzam, El-Morsy Ahmed El-Morsy, Amira S. A. Said, Nermin Eissa, Doaa Mahmoud Khalil

Institutions: Beni-Suef University, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi University

Language: English

Topic: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education

Subfield: Health Informatics

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,353