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    Analgesic use patterns among medical students in Shendi city, January -March 2026
    (Napata College, 2026) Musab Elsari Elsundi Hassanin; Marwa Adam Ahmad Alduwd; Mehad Mohammed Ahmad Zidan; Mustafa Rhama Ali Rhama
    Background: Analgesics are widely used medications for pain relief and are commonly available over the counter. Their easy accessibility has increased the practice of self medication, especially among medical students. Although responsible use may be beneficial, inappropriate use can lead to serious health risks such as gastrointestinal, renal, and hepatic complications. In Sudan, there is limited data on analgesic use patterns among medical students, particularly in Shendi City. Objective: To assess the patterns of analgesic use among medical students in Shendi City during the period January–March 2026. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 323 medical students from multiple universities in Shendi City. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire distributed online. The questionnaire covered demographic data, types of analgesics used, frequency of use, indications and reasons for self-medication. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26, and results were presented as frequencies, percentages, and statistical associations. Results: Paracetamol was the most commonly used analgesic (78.9%), followed by ibuprofen (39%) and diclofenac (26.6%), while opioid use was low. Most students reported using analgesics rarely (44.9%) or monthly (37.8%), with very few using them daily (2.8%). Headache was the most common indication (78.9%), followed by fever, menstrual pain, and musculoskeletal pain. The main reasons for self-medication were saving time (42.1%) and the belief that the illness was minor (39.9%). Significant associations were found between analgesic use patterns and certain demographic factors such as age, gender, and academic year. Conclusion: Self-medication with analgesics is highly prevalent among medical students in Shendi City, mainly driven by convenience and perceived mild illness. These findings highlight the need for targeted educational interventions to promote safe and rational use of analgesics. Keywords:Analgesics, Self-medication, Medical students, Paracetamol, Sudan
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    Assessment of the Effectiveness of Distance Learning During the Sudanese War for Medical Students at Napata College, Sudan, 2026
    (Napata College, 2026) Fadwa Kheder Ahmed Mahmoud; Safaa Mohamed Abdelmutalib Ahmed; Donya Ibrahim Taha Osman
    Background: The current logistical problems caused by the Sudan conflict have forced medical educators to explore the possibility of implementing online educational methods. There are concerns that the shift to online education in medical colleges could affect the long-term educational outcomes of future medical professionals. Furthermore, the effectiveness of this educational approach has not been thoroughly investigated and evaluated. Online education has several benefits for medical education. However, several challenges and barriers still exist. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of distance learning for medical students of Napata College in Sudan during the war in 2026. Method: An observational descriptive cross-sectional facility –based study was conducted in January 2026. A total of 193 medical students participated in this study from Napata College, Sudan. Data was collected using online self-administered questionnaires using Google forms. The data was entered and analyzed using SPSS version 27. Results: A total of 193 medical students participated in this study, of which females (56%) were more than males (44%), and the most common age group was found to be 20-22 years (39.9%). The most common academic year was second year (23.8%), and the majority (64.8%) were located outside Sudan. The overall effectiveness of distance learningwas found to be low among the majority of students (58.5%), followed by moderate (38.3%), and then high (3.1%). While the overall clinical and practical trainingwas found to be inadequate among the majority of students (88.1%), followed by moderate (11.4%). Lack of practical training (66.8%), psychological stress due to war (58%), and poor internet connection (55.4%) were the main challenges faced by students. The majority (92.7%) reported high studying stress levels during the war. Furthermore, (39.4%) reported that their academic performance has become slightly worse compared to before the war. Regarding the overall satisfaction of distance learning, (61.6%) were dissatisfied, while only (14%) were satisfied. Furthermore, (45.1%) of students do not believe that distance learning is suitable for medical education in emergencies, while (33.2%) do. No significant association was found between overall effectiveness of distance learningand demographic characteristics of medical students (p-value > 0.05). Conclusion: The findings of this study demonstrated that distance learning at Napata College during the Sudanese war was an important emergency approach to provide theoretical education, but was rated overall as being of low effectiveness by most students. Clinical and practical training was especially poor, which emphasizes the limitations of online medical education. Despite that online education ensured that education was not disrupted, it is not and cannot replace comprehensive clinical training. Key words: Distance learning, Medical students, War (armed conflict), Academic performance, Clinical training
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    Assessment of Academic Stress and Its Impact on Academic Performance among Medical Students at Napata College Sudan (2 0 2 6)
    (Napata College, 2026) Mohammed Musa Babiker; Kamal Abdullah Mansour; Mohammed Al-Hassan Ahmed; Mohammed Al-Fateh Fadlallah
    Background: Medical education is one of the most stressful academic programs world wide. In Sudan, ongoing civil conflict adds extra challenges for students, including dis placement, limited resources, and psychological trauma. Academic stress can reduce co ncentration, impair learning, and lower academic performance. Objective: This study aimed to assess academic stress and its impact on academic pe rformance among undergraduate medical students at Napata College, Sudan, in 2026. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical design was used. A total of 20 3 students completed a self-administered online questionnaire covering socio-demograp hic data, academic performance (GPA, attendance), perceived stress using the PSS-10 scale, sources of stress, and coping strategies. Data were analyzed using SPSS with d escriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Most students experienced moderate stress (77.3%), while 11.8% reported hig h stress and 10.8% low stress. Common stressors included financial problems, competi tion with peers, living conditions, frequent exams, and poor internet/electricity. Higher stress levels were significantly associated with lower GPA (Spearman’s rho = -0.170, p = 0.015) and concentration difficulties (79.8%). Stress levels differed across age gro ups, academic years, place of residence, and perceived war impact, but not by gender or socioeconomic status. Coping strategies primarily involved social support (43.3%) a nd religious practices (42.4%), while leisure and avoidance strategies were less comm on. Despite coping efforts, stress affected students’ performance and persistence in me dical school. Conclusion: Academic and conflict-related stress significantly impacts medical students ’ performance and well-being at Napata College. Targeted interventions such as psych ological support, resilience programs, and academic accommodations are essential to h elp students manage stress and succeed academically in challenging environments. Keywords: Academic stress, Medical students, GPA, Coping strategies, Sudan