Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Distance Learning Versus Traditional Education for Medical Students at Napata College, Sudan, 2025

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dc.contributor.authorMotaz Shehabeldin Hussein Gadim
dc.contributor.authorFarah Ahmed Osman Mohamed
dc.contributor.authorFatima Hassan Yousif Markaz
dc.contributor.authorMazen Esam Aldin Mahmoud Abd Alqafor
dc.contributor.authorAnfal Badreldin Almin Bala
dc.date.accessioned2026-09-07T12:43:35Z
dc.date.available2026-09-07T12:43:35Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionNapata College
dc.description.abstractBackground: In recent years, the logistical challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Sudan have prompted medical educators to explore an expanded use of online instructional modalities. There are concerns that this shift to online education in medical schools could affect long-term learning outcomes for future healthcare providers. Furthermore, the effectiveness of this learning approach has not been thoroughly studied and evaluated. Online learning provides many educational benefits for medical education. However, there remain many challenges and obstacles which obstruct its effective usage. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of online learning among medical students of Napata College in Sudan in 2025. Method: An observational descriptive cross-sectional facility-based study was conducted between March and April 2025. A total of 324 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 324 medical students participated in this study, of which females (68.8%) were more numerous than males (31.2%), and the most common age group was found to be 20-23 years (73.8%). The most common academic year was fourth year (47.5%), and half of students (50.3%) had a good academic performance. More than half of students (52.8%) were living inside Sudan, while (47.2%) were outside Sudan. The majority (82.4%) preferred traditional face-to-face education over online-learning. The overall positive perception of students towards online learning and its effectiveness was found to be 47.1%, while 52.9% had negative perception. Time-saving (75.9%), more attendance (33%), and more attention (29%) were the most common mentioned advantages of online-learning. On the other hand, less attention (48.8%), getting bored (45.7%), and less understanding (38.9%) were the most common mentioned disadvantages of online-learning. A significant association was found between students preferences regarding type of education and age, academic year, and perception towards online learning (P-value = 0.0007, 0.0004, and 0.00003, respectively). Furthermore, a significant association was found between perception towards online learning and both age and residence status, (P-value = 0.0009, and < 0.0001, respectively). Conclusion: Overall, the findings from Napata College indicate a strong preference for traditional face-to-face education, despite the accessibility of online learning resources. While distance learning offers benefits like time efficiency and flexibility, challenges such as reduced engagement and comprehension persist. This study is reinforces the notion that while distance learning can complement medical education, it may not fully replace traditional methods. Future strategies should focus on blended learning models that integrate the strengths of both approaches to optimize medical education.
dc.identifier.urihttp://dspace.napata.edu.sd/handle/123456789/416
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherNapata College
dc.titleEvaluation of the Effectiveness of Distance Learning Versus Traditional Education for Medical Students at Napata College, Sudan, 2025
dc.typeThesis
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