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1- Zanjan University of Medical Sciences
2- Zanjan University of Medical Sciences ,dr.r.kalantari@zums.ac.ir
2- Zanjan University of Medical Sciences ,
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Background and Objective: Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology with extensive applications in higher education. Given its interdisciplinary nature and the need to process diverse information, the field of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering provides a suitable context for AI integration. This study aimed to explore the use of AI among students in this discipline.
Materials and Methods: This qualitative study was conducted in 2026 at the School of Public Health, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences. Participants were 24 undergraduate and graduate students in Occupational Health and Safety Engineering. Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews and analyzed using conventional content analysis to extract main categories.
Results: Students primarily became familiar with AI through social media, peers, and faculty members, with ChatGPT being the most widely used tool. The main applications included learning and understanding concepts, research activities, and slide preparation. Key benefits reported were increased work speed, time savings, enhanced self-confidence, and generating useful ideas. Major drawbacks included laziness and reduced mental effort, incorrect responses, and diminished creativity and critical thinking. Additionally, students emphasized the need to incorporate formal AI courses and prompt-engineering training into the curriculum.
Conclusion: Although students acknowledge the multiple benefits of AI, they express serious concerns about its negative impacts on critical thinking and learning autonomy. Systematic planning to integrate formal AI education into the Occupational Health and Safety curriculum is essential.
Materials and Methods: This qualitative study was conducted in 2026 at the School of Public Health, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences. Participants were 24 undergraduate and graduate students in Occupational Health and Safety Engineering. Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews and analyzed using conventional content analysis to extract main categories.
Results: Students primarily became familiar with AI through social media, peers, and faculty members, with ChatGPT being the most widely used tool. The main applications included learning and understanding concepts, research activities, and slide preparation. Key benefits reported were increased work speed, time savings, enhanced self-confidence, and generating useful ideas. Major drawbacks included laziness and reduced mental effort, incorrect responses, and diminished creativity and critical thinking. Additionally, students emphasized the need to incorporate formal AI courses and prompt-engineering training into the curriculum.
Conclusion: Although students acknowledge the multiple benefits of AI, they express serious concerns about its negative impacts on critical thinking and learning autonomy. Systematic planning to integrate formal AI education into the Occupational Health and Safety curriculum is essential.
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