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Negative perceptions of neuroanatomy and the phenomenon of neurophobia have been reported in healthcare education, yet limited data exist for rehabilitation\u2010focused healthcare disciplines in South Africa. This study aimed to describe undergraduate health professional students' perceptions of neuroanatomy, its perceived relevance to clinical practice, learning preferences, and the prevalence of self\u2010identified neurophobia at a South African university. A descriptive, cross\u2010sectional survey design with a predominantly quantitative approach was employed, comprising five dichotomous items, seven single\u2010response questions, seven Likert\u2010scale items, and ten free\u2010text questions to contextualize and clarify quantitative findings. Sixty\u2010six second\u2010 and third\u2010year students completed an adapted, previously validated survey (response rate: 24.1%). 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