Digital Information Literacy among Health Sciences Professionals: A Case Study of GGS Medical College, Faridkot, Punjab, India

Brar, Iqbal Singh

doi:10.28945/2149

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“…This finding is consistent with studies in Ethiopia ( 5 ) and other studies conducted in Indonesia ( 7 ). However, our finding is lower compared to those of research studies which are conducted in Australia ( 33 ), Vietnam ( 34 ), and India ( 6 ). The discrepancy could result from variations in internet usage and ICT facilities among countries compared to Ethiopia.…”

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Digital literacy level and associated factors among health professionals in a referral and teaching hospital: An implication for future digital health systems implementation

Tegegne

Tilahun

Mamuye

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundIn Ethiopia and other developing countries, electronic medical record systems and other health information technology are being introduced. However, a small proportion of low-income countries have successfully implemented national health information systems. One cause for this can be the lack of digital literacy among medical practitioners. As a result, this study aimed to assess health professionals’ digital literacy level and associated factors in Northwest Ethiopia.MethodA quantitative cross-sectional study was employed among 423 health professionals working in a teaching and referral hospital in Northwest Ethiopia. We modified and applied the European commission’s framework for digital competency to assess the level of digital literacy among health professionals. We used stratified random sampling with proportional allocation to the size of the departments in the hospital to select study participants. Data were collected using a semi-structured, self-administered, and pretested questionnaire. Descriptive and binary logistic regression analysis techniques were used to describe respondents’ digital literacy level and identify its associated factor, respectively. The odds ratio with 95% CI and value of p were used to assess the strength of the association and statistical significance, respectively.ResultsOut of 411 participants, 51.8% (95% CI, 46.9–56.6%) of health professionals had adequate digital literacy. Holding a master’s degree (Adjusted OR = 2.13, 95% CI: 1.18–3.85), access to digital technology (AOR = 1.89, 95% CI: 1.12–3.17), having training in digital technology (AOR = 1.65, 95% CI: 1.05–2.59), and having a positive attitude towards digital health technology (AOR = 1.64, 95% CI: 1.02–2.68) were found to be significant factors associated with health professionals digital literacy level of health professionals.ConclusionLow level of digital literacy among health professionals was observed, with nearly half (48.2%) of them having poor digital literacy levels. Access to digital technology, training on digital technology, and attitude toward digital health technology were significant factors associated with digital literacy. It is suggested to increase computer accessibility, provide a training program on digital health technology, and promote a positive attitude toward this technology to improve the deployment of health information systems.

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“…However, only 35% of lower-middle-income nations and 15% of low-income countries have implemented national electronic health record systems in hospitals ( 3 , 4 ). Most health facilities rely on paper-based systems, leading to inaccuracies in data management practice, which impacts the quality of healthcare delivery ( 5 , 6 ).…”

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Digital literacy level and associated factors among health professionals in a referral and teaching hospital: An implication for future digital health systems implementation

Tegegne

Tilahun

Mamuye

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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“…DIL proficiency enhances not only e-resources utilisation but also successful deployment and utilisation of digital technology for teaching, learning and research (Youssef et al , 2022). A digitally literate person can recognise their information needs, access relevant information, evaluate critically and understand the information usage and its benefits (Brar, 2015; Khan, 2020). Though the literature has not explicitly shown the predicting factors for the use of e-resources, the aspects of DIL skills required for effective utilisation of e-resources include proficiency in the use of digital devices, web-based task, information finding information evaluation and utilisation.…”

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Digital information literacy skills and use of electronic resources by humanities graduate students at Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Oseghale

2023

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the level of digital information literacy (DIL) skill and use of electronic resources by humanities graduate students at Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses the survey research design and 200 graduate students from the 12 departments that made up the Faculty of Arts in the University of Ibadan participated in the study. A self-devised structured questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. A pilot questionnaire was first sent to a small random sample of the respondents, with feedback used to fine-tune the final questionnaire. Respondents were requested to rate their level of proficiency in the use of digital devices, web-based tasks, information finding, evaluation and utilisation of available e-resources and challenges encountered. Ethical consideration of informed consent, institutional permission, confidentiality and anonymity of participants was strictly followed. Data collected were analysed and result presented using descriptive statistics including frequencies, percentage, mean and inferential statistics such as regression analysis and Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient were used to test the research question and hypothesis, respectively. Findings Humanities graduate students at the University of Ibadan possessed high level of DIL skills in respect of digital devices usage, web-based tasks, information finding and evaluation, but low in e-resources utilisation. This study identified inadequate knowledge of e-resources availability, irregular internet access, inadequate training on e-resources utilisation, inadequate staff assistance, lack of continuity in e-resources subscription and paucity of local contents in the e-resources as main challenges encountered by graduate students in the use of e-resources. To ensure that those who can most benefit from e-resources utilisation are not further marginalised, this study recommends that active steps should be taken to increase e-resources awareness, regular internet access, training/support, continuity of e-resources subscription and increased local content so that all may benefit from the opportunities of the information age. Originality/value This paper has demonstrated that DIL skills can enhance effective utilisation of e-resources if users have adequate knowledge of e-resources availability, regular internet access, adequate training and assistance on e-resources utilisation, continuity in database subscription and adequate local contents e-resources.

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“…Digitally literate librarian (the one that self-assuredly uses, manages, generates, estimate and shares digitally encoded information) is important to fulfil users’ information needs in a digital environment. According to Brar (2015), a digitally literate person can recognize information needs, access and appraises information critically and understand information integration, usage and benefits. Thus, the present study is significant to examine librarians’ DIL skills in terms of supply-demand mismatches, acquisition and/or enhancement strategies and barriers.…”

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“…According to Brar (2015), a digitally literate person can recognize information needs, access and appraises information critically and understand information integration, usage and benefits. Thus, the present study is significant to examine librarians' DIL skills in terms of supply-demand mismatches, acquisition and/or enhancement strategies and barriers.…”

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Digital information literacy skills of Pakistani librarians: exploring supply-demand mismatches, adoption strategies and acquisition barriers

Khan

2020

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Purpose This study aimed to examine the current and needed levels of the digital information literacy (DIL) skills of Pakistani librarians and further explored the strategies of and barriers to its acquisition and/or enhancement. Design/methodology/approach Using the quantitative approach, a cross-sectional survey was conducted. A convenience sample of Pakistani university librarians was recruited. Out of 225 distributed questionnaires, only 180 surveys were returned, a response rate of 80%. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analyzes. Findings The present status of DIL skills was found low and there is a high demand for its acquisition. The results also explored that the present level of DIL skills is not matching with its required level and thus training is needed. Further, strategies adopted for its attainment were identified including training programs, seminars and social media. Additionally, barriers in the attainment of DIL skills were also established including librarians’ lack of interest, poor internet facilities, absence of users’ demand, no training programs and lack of collaboration between the faculty and librarians. Research limitations/implications This study was limited to librarians serving in three different universities of Pakistan. The findings of this study may motivate librarians toward the adoption of digital innovations. This study also informs librarians to recognize gaps in their DIL skills and should attempt to diminish it using diverse strategies. The results also inform the concerned authorities about the barriers faced by librarians in the acquisition of DIL skills and can plan for training programs. Additionally, LIS curriculum should be revised to incorporate topics related to the learning of innovative digital skills. Finally, results motivate librarians to attain DIL skills that possibly augment their performance. Originality/value This study is the first attempt in Pakistan that examined supply-demand mismatches, adoption strategies and acquisition barriers in the context of librarians’ DIL skills serving in the university libraries of Peshawar. As the current status of DIL skills of Pakistani librarians was found low, thus university authorities should organize professional development programs for librarians to acquire and/or enhance the DIL skills.

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Digital Information Literacy among Health Sciences Professionals: A Case Study of GGS Medical College, Faridkot, Punjab, India

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Digital literacy level and associated factors among health professionals in a referral and teaching hospital: An implication for future digital health systems implementation

Digital literacy level and associated factors among health professionals in a referral and teaching hospital: An implication for future digital health systems implementation

Digital information literacy skills and use of electronic resources by humanities graduate students at Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Digital information literacy skills of Pakistani librarians: exploring supply-demand mismatches, adoption strategies and acquisition barriers

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