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O. N., Jisieike, A. O., Ojimba, E. E., Omoyibo, P. O., Egli, S. I., Obu, F. C., Ugoeze, C. N., Ihudiebube-Splendor, N. N., Jisieike-Onuigbo, C. F., Jisieike, S. O., Ilikannu, D. N., Ude |
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African Journal of Biomedical Research; Sep2024, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p568-575, 8p |
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The extensive integration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) within the healthcare sector, particularly in advanced nations, has significantly improved the delivery of patient care by medical professionals. Despite the potential ben efits, healthcare workers in developing countries encounter significant challenges that hinder the seamless integration of ICT into patient care. Hence, the study was aimed to determine the factors influencing ICT utilization among healthcare professionals at Feder al Medical Centre Asaba, Delta State Nigeria. In this cross-sectional study, a total of three hundred and sixteen (316) participants were recruited using stratified random sampling procedure. Data were collected using validated researchers-developed questionnaire. Data were subjected to descriptive statistics of frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation for continuous variables while Chi square (χ2) was used to test the association between categorical variables. Probability value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. All analyses were done with the aid of SPSS V26 statistical software. Results of major findings revealed that poor availability of internet services (69.6%), epileptic power supply (67.7%) and inadequate ICT infrastructure (60.1%) were major factors identified by the participants to influence their use of ICT. Most participants own computers (92.7%) and had been using the Internet (98.1%) for more than three years. There was a significant association between ICT usage and possession of a personal laptop (p = .000). All (100%) expressed the belief that ICT would simplify research processes and facilitate data entry. Thus, provision of adequate ICT infrastructures, power supply and continuous mandatory training and retraining on ICT is crit ical to enhance the implementation of more effective practices using ICT among healthcare professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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