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Background <p>Despite the growing global integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, limited evidence exists regarding healthcare professionals’ preparedness for its adoption in Tanzania. Understanding their knowledge, attitudes, and practices is critical for successful implementation.</p> Objective <p>This study aimed to assess healthcare professionals’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding AI in medical diagnosis and treatment planning in a tertiary hospital in Tanzania.</p> Methods <p>A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between September and December 2024 at Bugando Medical Centre. A stratified random sampling technique was used to recruit 323 participants. Data were collected using a validated self-administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 26. Descriptive statistics were computed, and chi-square tests were used to assess associations at <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05.</p> Results <p>A total of 320 healthcare professionals participated (response rate: 99.1%). Most respondents demonstrated moderate knowledge of AI (70%). Approximately 66.9% agreed that AI integration is important in medical practice. About 40.9% had previously applied AI tools in clinical practice. Education level, years of experience, and professional role were significantly associated with AI utilization (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05).</p> Conclusion <p>Although attitudes toward AI are generally positive, gaps in knowledge and practical application remain. Structured training and policy support are necessary to enhance AI adoption in Tanzanian healthcare settings.</p>

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Knowledge, attitude, and practice on the use of artificial intelligence in medical diagnosis and treatment planning among healthcare professionals in a tertiary hospital in Tanzania

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    2026年5月1日

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  • Johnson Henry Mhyellah,
  • Allen Rweyendera,
  • Greyson Gwahula,
  • Yacinter Vedastus,
  • Monica Mkama,
  • Elias Welema,
  • Richard F. Kiritta,
  • Hyasinta Jaka

摘要

Background

Despite the growing global integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, limited evidence exists regarding healthcare professionals’ preparedness for its adoption in Tanzania. Understanding their knowledge, attitudes, and practices is critical for successful implementation.

Objective

This study aimed to assess healthcare professionals’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding AI in medical diagnosis and treatment planning in a tertiary hospital in Tanzania.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between September and December 2024 at Bugando Medical Centre. A stratified random sampling technique was used to recruit 323 participants. Data were collected using a validated self-administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 26. Descriptive statistics were computed, and chi-square tests were used to assess associations at p < 0.05.

Results

A total of 320 healthcare professionals participated (response rate: 99.1%). Most respondents demonstrated moderate knowledge of AI (70%). Approximately 66.9% agreed that AI integration is important in medical practice. About 40.9% had previously applied AI tools in clinical practice. Education level, years of experience, and professional role were significantly associated with AI utilization (p < 0.05).

Conclusion

Although attitudes toward AI are generally positive, gaps in knowledge and practical application remain. Structured training and policy support are necessary to enhance AI adoption in Tanzanian healthcare settings.