TY - JOUR
KW - artificial intelligence
KW - Parasitological examination
KW - Diagnosis
KW - Soil-transmitted helminths
KW - clinical laboratory readiness
KW - medical technologists
KW - technology adoption
AU - Fernandez MJR
AU - Balahim FZH
AU - Catipay PES
AU - Dacillo FPY
AU - Dela Cruz GT
AU - Eustaquio JR
AU - Zerrudo JP
AU - Quinto L
AB - <jats:p>Artificial intelligence-assisted microscopy may improve the efficiency and consistency of soil-transmitted helminth identification, but its implementation depends on workforce preparedness and institutional capacity. This study assessed preparedness and perceived challenges related to artificial intelligence integration among registered medical technologists working in secondary and tertiary hospitals in Metro Manila. A cross-sectional descriptive-comparative survey was conducted among 100 respondents using a validated researcher-developed questionnaire. Frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations were used for descriptive analysis. Kruskal-Wallis H and Mann-Whitney U tests examined differences according to age, professional experience, and the availability of institutional artificial intelligence seminars or workshops, with a Bonferroni-adjusted alpha of .017. Overall preparedness was moderate (M = 2.61, SD = 0.51). Willingness to learn artificial intelligence-based diagnostic tools was high (M = 3.05), whereas perceived laboratory readiness was low (M = 2.15). Perceived challenges were high overall (M = 3.22, SD = 0.39). Financial constraints were rated very high (M = 3.44), while inadequate infrastructure (M = 3.10) and limited educational opportunities (M = 3.06) were rated high. No statistically significant differences were detected across the tested respondent characteristics. The findings indicate that medical technologists are receptive to artificial intelligence, but institutional financing, structured training, reliable infrastructure, and professional oversight are necessary before AI-assisted parasitology can be implemented responsibly.</jats:p>
BT - International Journal of Health &amp; Business Analytics
DA - 06/2026
DO - 10.65166/z96vbj06
IS - 2
LA - ENG
M3 - Article 
N2 - <jats:p>Artificial intelligence-assisted microscopy may improve the efficiency and consistency of soil-transmitted helminth identification, but its implementation depends on workforce preparedness and institutional capacity. This study assessed preparedness and perceived challenges related to artificial intelligence integration among registered medical technologists working in secondary and tertiary hospitals in Metro Manila. A cross-sectional descriptive-comparative survey was conducted among 100 respondents using a validated researcher-developed questionnaire. Frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations were used for descriptive analysis. Kruskal-Wallis H and Mann-Whitney U tests examined differences according to age, professional experience, and the availability of institutional artificial intelligence seminars or workshops, with a Bonferroni-adjusted alpha of .017. Overall preparedness was moderate (M = 2.61, SD = 0.51). Willingness to learn artificial intelligence-based diagnostic tools was high (M = 3.05), whereas perceived laboratory readiness was low (M = 2.15). Perceived challenges were high overall (M = 3.22, SD = 0.39). Financial constraints were rated very high (M = 3.44), while inadequate infrastructure (M = 3.10) and limited educational opportunities (M = 3.06) were rated high. No statistically significant differences were detected across the tested respondent characteristics. The findings indicate that medical technologists are receptive to artificial intelligence, but institutional financing, structured training, reliable infrastructure, and professional oversight are necessary before AI-assisted parasitology can be implemented responsibly.</jats:p>
PB - Strategic Learning Solutions, Inc
PY - 2026
SP - 1 
EP -  15
T2 - International Journal of Health &amp; Business Analytics
TI - Artificial Intelligence Preparedness and Perceived Challenges in Soil-Transmitted Helminth Identification among Medical Technologists in Metro Manila
UR - https://journal.ijhba.com/index.php/ijhba/article/view/164/152
VL - 2
SN - 3116-2649
ER -