Digital health literacy to share COVID-19 related information and associated factors among healthcare providers worked at COVID-19 treatment centers in Amhara region, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional survey

Chereka, Alex Ayenew; Ngusie, Habtamu Setegn; Kassie, Sisay Yitayih

doi:10.1016/j.imu.2022.100934

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“…A total of 5 articles with 1,938 study participants were included in this study to estimate the pooled level of digital literacy among healthcare professionals in Ethiopian health sectors. Most of the studies included in this systematic review and meta-analysis were done in the Amhara region with study participants varying from 193 to 476 [ 11 , 21 , 23 ]. The rest two articles were done in Addis Ababa and the Oromia region, with total study participants of 846 [ 22 , 24 ].…”

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“…These initiatives aim to improve healthcare delivery, enhance data management, and strengthen health information systems [ 19 , 20 ]. However, the digital literacy level of healthcare professionals in Ethiopian health sectors has not been thoroughly explored [ 21 ]. Studies done in Ethiopia indicated that there was a poor level of digital literacy among health professionals, and the outcomes ranged from 43.6% to 53.81% [ 11 , 21 – 24 ].…”

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“…However, the digital literacy level of healthcare professionals in Ethiopian health sectors has not been thoroughly explored [ 21 ]. Studies done in Ethiopia indicated that there was a poor level of digital literacy among health professionals, and the outcomes ranged from 43.6% to 53.81% [ 11 , 21 – 24 ]. This variation could be the health professional’s computer literacy [ 21 ], monthly income [ 11 , 23 ], educational status [ 22 , 24 ], attitude [ 21 ], training access, awareness, willingness, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and others [ 11 , 21 – 24 ].…”

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“…Studies done in Ethiopia indicated that there was a poor level of digital literacy among health professionals, and the outcomes ranged from 43.6% to 53.81% [ 11 , 21 – 24 ]. This variation could be the health professional’s computer literacy [ 21 ], monthly income [ 11 , 23 ], educational status [ 22 , 24 ], attitude [ 21 ], training access, awareness, willingness, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and others [ 11 , 21 – 24 ]. A prominent challenge in Ethiopia is the restricted access to digital infrastructure and resources within healthcare facilities [ 25 ].…”

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Evaluating digital literacy of health professionals in Ethiopian health sectors: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Chereka,

Walle,

Kassie

et al. 2024

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Background Digital literacy refers to the capacity to critically assess digital content, use digital tools in professional settings, and operate digital devices with proficiency. The healthcare sector has rapidly digitized in the last few decades. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the digital literacy level of health professionals in the Ethiopian health sector and identify associated factors. The study reviewed relevant literature and analyzed the data to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state of digital literacy among health professionals in Ethiopia. Methods The study was examined by using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria. Evidence was gathered from the databases of Google Scholar, Pub Med, Cochrane Library, Hinari, CINAHL, and Global Health. Consequently, five articles met the eligible criteria for inclusion. The analysis was carried out using STATA version 11. The heterogeneity was evaluated using the I2 test, while the funnel plot and Egger’s regression test statistic were used to examine for potential publication bias. The pooled effect size of each trial is evaluated using a random effect model meta-analysis, which provides a 95% confidence interval. Result A total of five articles were included in this meta-analysis and the overall pooled prevalence of this study was 49.85% (95% CI: 37.22–62.47). six variables, Monthly incomes AOR = 3.89 (95% CI: 1.03–14.66), computer literacy 2.93 (95% CI: 1.27–6.74), perceived usefulness 1.68 (95% CI: 1.59–4.52), educational status 2.56 (95% CI: 1.59–4.13), attitude 2.23 (95% CI: 1.49–3.35), perceived ease of use 2.22 (95% CI: 1.52–3.23) were significantly associated with the outcome variable. Conclusion The findings of the study revealed that the overall digital literacy level among health professionals in Ethiopia was relatively low. The study highlights the importance of addressing the digital literacy gap among health professionals in Ethiopia. It suggests the need for targeted interventions, such as increasing monthly incomes, giving computer training, creating a positive attitude, and educational initiatives, to enhance digital literacy skills among health professionals. By improving digital literacy, health professionals can effectively utilize digital technologies and contribute to the advancement of healthcare services in Ethiopia.

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“…The application of telemedicine has facilitated service continuity with great potential to protect both patients and care providers ( 11 ). Hospitals' closure forced the public to seek and practice alternative digital health solutions such as smartphones to connect with their clinicians and follow-up routine care ( 8 , 12 ). The use of digital health for COVID-19 screening reduced the number of visits to emergency departments while also improving healthcare system organization ( 13 ).…”

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Digital health in the era of COVID-19: Reshaping the next generation of healthcare

Getachew

Adebeta

Muzazu

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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COVID-19 is one of the most deadly diseases to have stricken us in recent decades. In the fight against this disease, governments and stakeholders require all the assistance they can get from various systems, including digital health interventions. Digital health technologies are supporting the tracking of the COVID-19 outbreak, diagnosing patients, expediting the process of finding potential medicines and vaccines, and disinfecting the environment, The establishment of electronic medical and health records, computerized clinical decision support systems, telemedicine, and mobile health have shown the potential to strengthen the healthcare system. Recently, these technologies have aided the health sector in a variety of ways, including prevention, early diagnosis, treatment adherence, medication safety, care coordination, documentation, data management, outbreak tracking, and pandemic surveillance. On the other hand, implementation of such technologies has questions of cost, compatibility with existing systems, disruption in patient-provider interactions, and sustainability, calling for more evidence on clinical utility and economic evaluations to help shape the next generation of healthcare. This paper argues how digital health interventions assist in the fight against COVID-19 and their opportunities, implications, and limitations.

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Specifics of Digital Competence and Coping Behavior of Students with Different Levels of Life Meaningfulness

Azarko,

Ermakov,

Pishchik

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Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems

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Digital health literacy to share COVID-19 related information and associated factors among healthcare providers worked at COVID-19 treatment centers in Amhara region, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional survey

Cited by 11 publications

References 48 publications

Evaluating digital literacy of health professionals in Ethiopian health sectors: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Evaluating digital literacy of health professionals in Ethiopian health sectors: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Digital health in the era of COVID-19: Reshaping the next generation of healthcare

Specifics of Digital Competence and Coping Behavior of Students with Different Levels of Life Meaningfulness

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