Exploring AI literacy, attitudes toward AI, and intentions to use AI in clinical contexts among healthcare students in Korea: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background: As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into healthcare, AI literacy has emerged as an essential competency for future healthcare professionals. However, research exploring healthcare students’ AI literacy remains limited. This study aimed to assess AI literacy among healthcare students and examine its associations with attitudes toward AI, intention to use AI in clinical contexts, and students’ characteristics (interest in AI and previous AI training) within a Korean context. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted at a Korean