Human Health Care Research Articles

Space Nursing for the Future Management of Astronaut Health in other Planets: A Literature Review

Introduction The idea of exploring space excites more than one person, and not only astronauts but health professionals are also not indifferent to it because for a long time, human healthcare in space has been a priority directly involving the nursing profession; however, there is not much information available on this subject that it’s becoming more relevant every day. Objective This study aims to explore, review, and analyze existing literature to identify the basic needs of astronauts, nursing roles, and the challenges they will face in the context of human space exploration. Methods A literature review was conducted with bibliographic evidence of documents annexed to the following databases: WoS, MEDLINE through PubMed, Scopus, SciELO, CINAHL-EBSCO and Google Scholar. Previously, a search strategy was designed with descriptors: “Astronauts,” “Space Flight,” and “Nursing in Care,” using Boolean operators “OR” and “AND”. The languages were English and Spanish, there were no restrictions on the type of document and date of publication. Results 23 documents were selected after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The following results found in the present review have been categorized into 8 thematic areas: historical background, conceptual models and nursing theories applied to space, space environment, physiological changes in space flights, health problems and risks in space, nursing care in space and management of nursing care in space. Finally, future challenges of space nursing. Each of these categories is presented below. Conclusion Space Nursing has been constantly developing and its interventions will be required along with the advances in space exploration. It encourages innovation, implementation, building a knowledge base, and discovering new modalities of human healthcare to reach the frontiers of space.

Nanoantibiotics: A Tool Against Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), is one of the biggest emerging threats to human health and healthcare systems. Experts are suggesting that the post-antibiotic era, in which microbial infections and minor injuries will again become fatal, is near. A report published by the Antibiotics Resistance Collaborators, in the Lancet,reported that 1.27 million people died due to antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections in 2019.1 Deaths could reach 10 million by 2050 if the problem is not addressed. Antimicrobial resistance arises as a natural adaptation of microorganisms to environmental challenges. One typical self-defense mechanism is by producing enzymes that inactivate antimicrobial agents. Bacteria can also become resistant to β-lactams by producing β-lactamase, and by altering binding sites for antimicrobials agents (resistance to glycopeptide antibiotic agents), expressing multidrug efflux pumps such as tigecycline resistance to Acinetobacter baumannii, and limiting cell permeability for antibiotics such as Acinetobacter baumannii and pseudomonas aeruginosa.2,3th In the early 20 century, infectious diseases were the major cause of death. The advent of antibiotics led to a significant decrease in mortality.4 However, antibiotics resistance has now reached a threshold that is invalidating commonly used antibiotic agents. Currently the attempts to manage microbial resistance to antibiotics include the development of novel antimicrobial agents. However, there is no guarantee that the introduced new antimicrobial agents would be able to cope with the microbial resistance effectively andefficiently.5 Apart from developing new antibiotics, the chemical modification of existing antimicrobial agents is emerging as an upcoming strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance.4-6 Research on the effect of antibiotic associated nanoparticles on bacterial function is being conducted with the hope that advances in nanotechnology will lead to strategies for reconfiguration of presently available antibiotic molecules.Several nanomaterials have been identified as alternates for combating antimicrobial resistant strains. Each metallic and ceramic nanomaterials and more specifically their nanoparticles have their own peculiar antimicrobial properties. Studies have reported that these nanoparticles can be surface-functionalized withantimicrobial agents or molecules to further enhance their antimicrobial efficacy.6 Engineering antibiotics into nanoscale or functionalizing nanoparticles with antibiotic agents allows them to penetrate microbial cells and reach their target sites with precision and accuracy. Studies have shown that in contrast to free antibiotics, tailored functionalized nanoparticles and small antibiotic molecules have improved binding affinities andtarget specificity.6 Currently, these nanotechnology-based solutions have reported some problems like cytotoxicity, targeted selectivity, and bulk production. However, with concrete planning and a cohesive approach from academia, industry, and government, the development of nanoantibiotics drugs of unique shapes and sizes, high surface areas, ability to carry antibiotic drugs to target sites, and protein disruption will help overcome antimicrobial resistance. Editor-in-Chief How to cite this: Alamgir W, Adnan H. Nanoantibiotics: A Tool Against Antimicrobial Resistance. Life and Science. 2024; 5(2): 130-131. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.657

A situational analysis of antibiotic prescription, dispensing practices and resistance pattern in Nepal: Are we losing the battle?

Background: Antibiotics are widely utilized to treat infections and provide preventative and therapeutic benefits in animal and human healthcare. However, because of the emergence and spread of resistance mechanisms, which cause bacteria to become less susceptible to antibiotics and other treatments and less effective, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has grown to be one of the most significant worldwide public health concerns. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as Nepal have a high rate of infectious illnesses and antibiotic resistance, which can lead to both human and financial losses. Methods: The information for the scenario analysis was acquired through a review of published and grey literature, as well as interviews with important stakeholders from all sectors. Conclusion: Besides knowing all the challenges of antibiotic resistance, the programs assuring towards AMR is conducted in Nepal in very infrequent way. The antibiotic use should be optimize by giving various personalized treatment approaches and accurate diagnosis which plays vital roles in minimizing unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. We can organize different awareness programs to reduce antibiotic resistance that may enhance the proper use of antibiotic with proper dose and prescription in accordance health care professionals. Interpreting all the problems, government should give more priority to antibiotic resistance and should be able to minimize the problems. If antibiotic resistance is not taken in a very serious way by all the healthcare workers like doctors, nurses, pharmacists, lab technicians, etc. then the battle we are fighting leads to be defeated and problem will never end.

Multistate outbreaks of salmonellosis linked to contact with backyard poultry-United States, 2015-2022.

Contact with backyard poultry (i.e., privately-owned, non-commercial poultry) was first associated with a multistate outbreak of salmonellosis in 1955. In recent years, backyard poultry-associated salmonellosis outbreaks have caused more illnesses in the United States than salmonellosis outbreaks linked to any other type of animal. Here, we describe the epidemiology of outbreaks from 2015-2022 to inform prevention efforts. During 2015-2022, there were 88 multistate backyard poultry-associated salmonellosis outbreaks and 7866 outbreak-associated illnesses caused by 21 different Salmonella serotypes. Salmonella Enteritidis accounted for the most outbreaks (n = 21) and illnesses (n = 2400) of any serotype. Twenty-four percent (1840/7727) of patients with available information were <5 years of age. In total, 30% (1710/5644) of patients were hospitalized, and nine deaths were attributed to Salmonella infection. Throughout this period, patients reported behaviours that have a higher risk of Salmonella transmission, including kissing or snuggling poultry or allowing poultry inside their home. Despite ongoing efforts to reduce the burden of salmonellosis associated with backyard poultry, outbreak-associated illnesses have nearly tripled and hospitalizations more than quadrupled compared with those in 1990-2014. Because this public health problem is largely preventable, government officials, human and veterinary healthcare providers, hatcheries, and retailers might improve the prevention of illnesses by widely disseminating health and safety recommendations to the public and by continuing to develop and implement prevention measures to reduce zoonotic transmission of Salmonella by backyard poultry.

Cross-Linking Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Biochemistry Insights: Investigating Medicinal Potential in Azadirachta Indica, Swietenia Mahagoni and Melia Azedarach

Background: The increasing resistance to synthetic drugs and their side effects has prompted renewed interest in the medicinal potential of natural products. Azadirachta indica, Swietenia mahagoni, and Melia azedarach, members of the Meliaceae family, have been traditionally used for their diverse therapeutic properties. Their efficacy stems from a range of bioactive compounds known for antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory activities. Objective: This study aims to explore and quantify the bioactive compounds in Azadirachta indica, Swietenia mahagoni, and Melia azedarach, assess their therapeutic potentials, and discuss their implications for drug development and human healthcare. Methods: Plant materials were collected, and extracts were prepared using ethanol, methanol, or water as solvents. Following maceration and filtration, the extracts were concentrated and analyzed using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). HPLC conditions were optimized for each plant, focusing on key compounds such as azadirachtin, nimbin, swietenine, meliacarpinin, and azedarachin. Method validation was performed to ensure precision, accuracy, and reproducibility. Results: The study identified high concentrations of bioactive compounds in each plant: Azadirachta indica contained azadirachtin (450 mg/g), nimbin (120 mg/g), and salannin (50 mg/g); Swietenia mahagoni had concentrations of swietenine (200 mg/g) and limonoids (180 mg/g total); Melia azedarach demonstrated high levels of meliacarpinin (300 mg/g) and azedarachin (220 mg/g). Conclusion: The confirmation of high levels of specific bioactive compounds in these plants supports their traditional uses and highlights their potential in developing new therapeutic agents that are environmentally sustainable and potentially more effective than current synthetic options. This research underscores the importance of integrating traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches in drug discovery.

Synthesis of the Antimicrobial Peptide Murepavadin Using Novel Coupling Agents.

The problem of antimicrobial resistance is becoming a daunting challenge for human society and healthcare systems around the world. Hence, there is a constant need to develop new antibiotics to fight resistant bacteria, among other important social and economic measures. In this regard, murepavadin is a cyclic antibacterial peptide in development. The synthesis of murepavadin was undertaken in order to optimize the preparative protocol and scale-up, in particular, the use of new activation reagents. In our hands, classical approaches using carbodiimide/hydroxybenzotriazole rendered low yields. The use of novel carbodiimide and reagents based on OxymaPure® and Oxy-B is discussed together with the proper use of chromatographic conditions for the adequate characterization of peptide crudes. Higher yields and purities were obtained. Finally, the antimicrobial activity of different synthetic batches was tested in three Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains, including highly resistant ones. All murepavadin batches yielded the same highly active MIC values and proved that the chiral integrity of the molecule was preserved throughout the whole synthetic procedure.

Lakes Worldwide Need a Checkup

Lakes are facing a slew of health issues that may become chronic. Can human health care strategies help?

Evaluating smartphone-based optical readouts for immunoassays in human and veterinary healthcare: A comparative study

Recent advances have significantly enhanced the use of smartphone devices for medical diagnostics. This study uses high-resolution cameras in mobile devices to capture and process bioassay images, enabling the quantification of diverse biomarkers across a range of diagnostic tests conducted on 96-well microplates. The study evaluates the effectiveness of this technology through protein quantification techniques and immunoassays that generate colorimetric responses at specific wavelengths. It includes the assessment of bicinchoninic acid and Bradford protein quantification methods, alongside a conventional immunoassay for detecting mare antibodies in colostrum to monitor foal immunodeficiencies. Further application involves the readout of magneto-actuated immunoassays aimed at quantifying bacteria. The results obtained from benchtop spectrophotometry at 595, 562, and 450 nm are compared with those acquired using a smartphone, which identified color intensities in shades of blue, purple, and yellow. This comparison yields promising correlations for the samples tested, suggesting a high degree of accuracy in the smartphone capability to analyze bioassay outcomes. The analysis via smartphone is facilitated by a specific app, which processes the images captured by the phone camera to quantify color intensities corresponding to different biomarker concentrations. Detection limits of 12.3 and 22.8 μg mL−1 for the bicinchoninic acid assay and 36.7 and 45.4 μg mL−1 for the Bradford are obtained for protein quantification using the spectrophotometer and the smartphone app, respectively. For mare's antibodies in colostrum, the values are 1.14 and 1.72 ng mL−1, while the detection of E. coli is performed at 2.0 x 104 and 2.9 × 104 CFU mL−1, respectively. This approach offers further advantages, including wide availability, cost-effectiveness, portability, compared to traditional and expensive benchtop instruments.

L-Lactate Electrochemical Biosensor Based on an Integrated Supramolecular Architecture of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Functionalized with Avidin and a Recombinant Biotinylated Lactate Oxidase.

L-Lactate is an important bioanalyte in the food industry, biotechnology, and human healthcare. In this work, we report the development of a new L-lactate electrochemical biosensor based on the use of multiwalled carbon nanotubes non-covalently functionalized with avidin (MWCNT-Av) deposited at glassy carbon electrodes (GCEs) as anchoring sites for the bioaffinity-based immobilization of a new recombinant biotinylated lactate oxidase (bLOx) produced in Escherichia coli through in vivo biotinylation. The specific binding of MWCNT-Av to bLOx was characterized by amperometry, surface plasmon resonance (SPR), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The amperometric detection of L-lactate was performed at -0.100 V, with a linear range between 100 and 700 µM, a detection limit of 33 µM, and a quantification limit of 100 µM. The proposed biosensor (GCE/MWCNT-Av/bLOx) showed a reproducibility of 6.0% and it was successfully used for determining L-lactate in food and enriched serum samples.

The Relationship Between Healthcare Organizational Magnet® Status and Scores on the Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index: A Comparative Temporal Analysis

The Human Rights Campaign's annual Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) evaluates participating organizations' (n = 906) treatment of LGBTQ+ employees and clients. Higher HEI scores reflect greater equitable treatment of LGBTQ+ persons, a mark of merit for the organization. The American Nurses Credentialing Center recognizes nursing excellence in healthcare organization by designating them Magnet® institutions (n = 612). Blackwell and colleagues showed a significant relationship between organizational HEI scores and recognition as Magnet®. The purpose of this study was to determine if this relationship changed between 2018 and 2022. Chi-square tests analyzed statistical relationships between aggregate HEI score as well as each sub-criterion within the HEI, and the organization's Magnet® status. HEI score and Magnet® status-maintained association (p = <.001). Three of four individual scoring criteria were also related to Magnet® recognition, an improvement from just one of the criteria in 2018. Organizations with greater commitment to LGBTQ+ equality continue to be associated with Magnet® recognition, suggesting a continued commitment to healthcare excellence. Future research should focus analysis efforts across the same organizations between HEI and Magnet® data collection points and assess LGBTQ+-inclusive care and employment practices and organizational nursing excellence with tools external to the HEI and Magnet® recognition.

AMR mechanisms in L. interrogans serovars: a comprehensive study.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the global health challenges of the 21st century. Data regarding AMR mechanisms in Leptospira interrogans, the causative agents of leptospirosis, have been relatively limited. Therefore, our study aimed to identify resistance genes and explore potential resistance mechanisms specific to particular serovars. We conducted a comprehensive analysis of 98 Leptospira strains, representing 10 common serovars, using whole-genome sequencing (WGS) FASTA files. Employing the PATRIC tool from the Bacterial and Viral Bioinformatics Resource Center (BV-BRC), we scrutinized the genomes for AMR genes. Our investigation revealed 32 genes associated with AMR, with 20 key genes consistently prevalent across most strains. Notably, we identified unique efflux pump systems in serovar Pomona, indicating distinctive resistance mechanisms in this serovar. In summary, our findings shed light on the genetic landscape of AMR in Leptospira, uncovering both common and serovar-specific resistance elements. The presence of unique efflux pump systems in serovar Pomona introduces a novel dimension to our understanding of resistance mechanisms. These insights underscore the importance of tailored intervention strategies and collaborative efforts between human and veterinary healthcare professionals, as well as environmental scientists, to address the complex dynamics of leptospirosis and its implications for antibiotic resistance.

Human Healthcare and Its Pharmacy Component from a Safety Point of View.

Healthcare plays a crucial role in public and national safety as a significant part of state activity and a component of national safety, whose mission is to organize and ensure affordable medical care for the population. The four stages of the genesis of healthcare safety development with the corresponding safety models of formation were defined: technical, human factor or security management, systemic security management, and cognitive complexity. It was established that at all stages, little attention is paid to the issues of the formation of the pharmaceutical sector's safety. Taking into account the development of safety models that arise during the four stages of the genesis of safety science, we have proposed a model of the evolution of pharmaceutical safety formation. At the same time, future research is proposed to focus on new holistic concepts of safety, such as "Safety II", evaluation and validation methods, especially in the pharmaceutical sector, where the development of this topic remained in the second stage of the evolution of science, the search for pharmaceutical errors related to drugs.

Analysis of healthcare waste generated by drugstores in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Analysis of healthcare waste generated by drugstores in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

The potential of artificial intelligence in early diagnosis and personalized treatment: Advances and challenges in modern medicine

Carrying out this study is justified by its academic, scientific and social relevance, based on presenting technological advances involving artificial intelligence in healthcare. Therefore, the objective of this research focuses on highlighting the applications and benefits of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine. This study was carried out through an integrative literature review, with an exploratory approach, whose institute was limited to investigating, through already published articles, relevant information that answered the guiding question. Thus, data collection took place in scientific bases: SCIELO and LILACS. One of the main advantages of using AI in early diagnosis is the ability to process large volumes of data quickly and accurately, identifying patterns and signals that may be imperceptible to human healthcare professionals. This makes it possible to detect serious medical conditions early, such as cancer and heart disease, when treatment is most effective and the chances of recovery are greatest. Furthermore, AI can significantly contribute to personalized treatment, adapting therapeutic approaches based on the individual characteristics of each patient. By analyzing genetic data, medical history, and response to previous treatments, AI algorithms can help doctors develop treatment plans that are more effective and have fewer side effects.

Solution-Processed Flexible Temperature Sensor Array for Highly Resolved Spatial Temperature and Tactile Mapping Using ESN-Based Data Interpolation.

High-performance flexible temperature sensors are crucial in various technological applications, such as monitoring environmental conditions and human healthcare. The ideal characteristics of these sensors for stable temperature monitoring include scalability, mechanical flexibility, and high sensitivity. Moreover, simplicity and low power consumption will be essential for temperature sensor arrays in future integrated systems. This study introduces a solution-based approach for creating a V2O5 nanowire network temperature sensor on a flexible film. Through optimization of the fabrication conditions, the sensor exhibits remarkable performance, sustaining long-term stability (>110 h) with minimal hysteresis and excellent sensitivity (∼-1.5%/°C). In addition, this study employs machine learning techniques for data interpolation among sensors, thereby enhancing the spatial resolution of temperature measurements and adding tactile mapping without increasing the sensor count. Introducing this methodology results in an improved understanding of temperature variations, advancing the capabilities of flexible-sensor arrays for various applications.

Breathable and wearable graphene/waterborne polyurethane coated regenerated polyethylene terephthalate fabrics for motion sensing and thermal therapy

The functional utilization of recycled polymers has emerged as a current prominent and timely subject. Flexible wearable devices with high sensitivity to conductivity have garnered significant attention in the fields of human healthcare monitoring and personal heat management. One significant obstacle that needs to be addressed is the simultaneous maintenance of both sensing functionality and durability in composite fabrics. In this paper, a collection of durable, breathable, and flexible smart fabric was produced using the scratch coating method. The fabrics were created by utilizing a regenerated polyethylene terephthalate fabric as a base material, incorporating graphene microsheets (G) as a conductive agent, and applying a waterborne polyurethane layer as a surface protective coating. Furthermore, an investigation was conducted to assess their sensing performance and electrothermal performance. The composite fabric exhibits significant advantages in terms of high conductivity (592 S/m), wide strain range, high sensitivity (Gauge factor = 6.04) and fantabulous dynamic stability (2000 cycles) at a mass ratio of Graphene/WPU loading of 8:2. These sensors were successfully utilized to monitor various degrees of real-time human body movements, ranging from significant deformation bending of elbows to slight deformation swallowing. Furthermore, the sensors also exhibit a significant electric heating effect. Specifically, when a voltage of 10 V is applied, the sensors can reach a steady state temperature of 53.3 °C within a mere 30 s. This discovery holds potential for the development of wearable heaters that can be used for on-demand thermal therapy, functional protective clothing, and medical electric heating wearables.

Chronic replication stress invokes mitochondria dysfunction via impaired parkin activity

Replication stress is a major contributor to tumorigenesis because it provides a source of chromosomal rearrangements via recombination events. PARK2, which encodes parkin, a regulator of mitochondrial homeostasis, is located on one of the common fragile sites that are prone to rearrangement by replication stress, indicating that replication stress may potentially impact mitochondrial homeostasis. Here, we show that chronic low-dose replication stress causes a fixed reduction in parkin expression, which is associated with mitochondrial dysfunction, indicated by an increase in mtROS. Consistent with the major role of parkin in mitophagy, reduction in parkin protein expression was associated with a slight decrease in mitophagy and changes in mitochondrial morphology. In contrast, cells expressing ectopic PARK2 gene does not show mtROS increases and changes in mitochondrial morphology even after exposure to chronic replication stress, suggesting that intrinsic fragility at PARK2 loci associated with parkin reduction is responsible for mitochondrial dysfunction caused by chronic replication stress. As endogenous replication stress and mitochondrial dysfunction are both involved in multiple pathophysiology, our data support the therapeutic development of recovery of parkin expression in human healthcare.

The use of biofield energy therapy as complementary and alternative medicine in human health care system: a narrative review and potential mechanisms.

There has been accumulating interest in the application of biofield therapy as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to treat various diseases. The practices include reiki, qigong, blessing, prayer, distant healing, known as biofield therapies. This paper aims to state scientific knowledge on preclinical and clinical studies to validate its potential use as an alternative medicine in the clinic. It also provides a more in-depth context for understanding the potential role of quantum entanglement in the effect of biofield energy therapy. A comprehensive literature search was performed using the different databases (PubMed, Scopus, Medline, etc.). The published English articles relevant to the scope of this review were considered. The review gathered 45 papers that were considered suitable for the purpose. Based on the results of these papers, it was concluded that biofield energy therapy was effective in treating different disease symptoms in preclinical and clinical studies. Biofield therapies offer therapeutic benefits for different human health disorders, and can be used as alternative medicine in clinics for the medically pluralistic world due to the growing interest in CAM worldwide. The effects of the biofield energy therapies are observed due to the healer's quantum thinking, and transmission of the quantum energy to the subject leads to the healing that occurs spiritually through instantaneous communication at the quantum level via quantum entanglement.

46 Cross-Disciplinary Education in Biostatistics and Epidemiology in Program Managers for CTSA BERD Cores

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: The overall goals of this project are: (1) to demonstrate the utility of staff with cross-disciplinary skills in biostatistics and epidemiology as program managers for CTSA BERD Cores, and (2) examine streamlined processes in project triaging, consultations, and data extractions for CTSA service requests when individuals are in this role. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Biostatistics and epidemiology are partnered disciplines incorporated in a variety of research areas, especially in human health sciences and health care. For interdisciplinary teams, including individuals trained in both specialties results in efficient research collaborations. When these individuals are program managers for research navigation, processes become more effective and expedited for project timelines and workflows across the CTSA. Examples of this integration are described in vignettes from project triaging, statistical consultations, and data extractions from CTSA service requests. Process comparisons of previous and current workflows are presented to show the advantages of utilizing this type of program manager within these areas of BERD. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: This project defines three areas of integration for a program manager with cross-disciplinary training in biostatistics and epidemiology: (1) project triaging to statistical teams, (2) study design and analysis consultations, and (3) data extractions. Each of these areas demonstrates prior processes that once would require multiple steps in CTSA service requests (including time, resources, and personnel) and identified common issues (slow response to requests, data re-extractions, and challenges providing statistical support) that are now avoided with a manager with cross-training in biostatistics and epidemiology methods. The advantages and disadvantages of integrating these individuals are also described. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: BERD Cores seeking improvements to research navigation processes can gain efficiency by incorporating program managers with cross-disciplinary training in biostatistics and epidemiology. BERD Cores may also use this as a case study for translational science with innovation to longstanding challenges in CTSA research workflows.

Perception and Attitude Towards Academic Research among Undergraduate Students of Allied Health Sciences

Background: Research within healthcare education is pivotal for the evolution of evidence-based practice and the enhancement of patient care. Understanding undergraduate attitudes towards academic research is crucial for curriculum development and fostering a culture of inquiry. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the perceptions and attitudes towards academic research among undergraduate students of Allied Health Sciences and to explore the implications of these perceptions for human healthcare. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted over six months at the University of Lahore, Islamabad Campus. A sample of 300 students was derived using the Slovin formula, with a 95% confidence interval and a 5% margin of error. Data collection utilized a semi-structured, pretested questionnaire comprising 19 closed-ended questions. The questionnaire assessed students’ perceptions of research and its relevance to their education and professional futures. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 25 for descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Out of 300 participants, 214 (71.3%) acknowledged an awareness of research, with 243 (81%) affirming its utility for professional development and 205 (68.3%) for daily life relevance. However, 195 (65%) perceived research as stressful, and 209 (69.7%) found it complex. Gender distribution showed 82 (27.3%) male and 218 (72.7%) female respondents. Conclusion: The study underscores the importance of research in healthcare education, indicating a strong student perception of its value for professional growth, despite associated stress and complexity. Educational strategies should emphasize research skills development to prepare competent healthcare professionals ready to engage in lifelong learning and evidence-based practice.