Availability and use of technology for e-learning: to what extent do these impact Bangladeshi university students? A cross-sectional study.

Autor:	Hasan MK; Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh., Tonmon TT; Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh., Kabir H; Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh.; IQARUS, Cox's Bazar, 4700, Bangladesh., Masud SB; Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh.; Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh., Hasan MA; Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh.; International Organization for Migration (IOM), Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh., Das B; Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh., Akter M; Institute of Social Welfare & Research, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh., Hawlader MDH; Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh., Mitra DK; Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	F1000Research [F1000Res] 2021 Dec 15; Vol. 10, pp. 1285. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Dec 15 (Print Publication: 2021).
DOI:	10.12688/f1000research.75532.1
Abstrakt:	Background:  E-learning is making education globally and conveniently attainable with the deliverance of advanced technology. However, this mode of academia is still not commonly practiced locally. Thus, the study aimed to investigate technological availability, usability, and association to university students' perceived stress due to e-learning curriculum. Methods:  A cross-sectional study commenced among Bangladeshi university students enrolled in the e-learning curriculum. A total of 1162 university students were included. The main explanatory variables were related to the availability of technology and the use of technology. The outcome variable was perceived e-learning stress. In statistical analysis, p -value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant with a 95% confidence interval. Results:  In this study, lack of technological availability and usability were associated with higher level of perceived e-learning stress. Being female, living in rural areas, and outside of Dhaka division were found the associated factors in the lack of technological availability and usability. Conclusions:  A significant association between the availability and usability of technology with perceived e-learning stress was observed. Thus, measures should be taken to initialize e-learning adaptivity by increasing technological growth across the nation, considering educational preparedness for future catastrophes. Competing Interests: No competing interests were disclosed. (Copyright: © 2021 Hasan MK et al.)
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