Assessing the Attitude and Uses of Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT) among Female Nursing Students at a Public Sector Institution, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like Chat GPT are becoming more and more common among those technologies. Students can now complete their tasks with little to no effort thanks to advancements in technology. Objective: The objective of the study is to assess the attitude of health sciences students and usage of AI (Chat gpt). Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted at a public sector hospital, Data was gathered by administering an adapted Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) tool, between May, 2025 to august, 2025, sample size was calculated via open epi, calculated sample was 193, all willing enrolled female nursing students was included and those who were not eligible and not available was excluded from the study. The data was analyzed by using social package of statistical software, version 27. Results: The overall attitude of study participants was positive however, 22.3% claimed having no prior knowledge of Chat GPT, whereas 77.7% (n=150) indicated having knowledge. 51.8% of respondents reported using Chat GPT, while 48.2%, did not. 41.5% of participants reported actively participating in extracurricular activities. Conclusion: Many female nursing students viewed Chat GPT as easy to access but questioned its reliability and educational value. Its effective use in learning requires proper guidance, training, and clear ethical guidelines.