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ArticleJMIR formative research2022

eHealth Literacy and its Associated Factors Among Health Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Resource-Limited Settings: Cross-sectional Study.

Getanew Aschalew Tesfa, Delelegn Emwodew Yehualashet, Helen Ali Ewune, Addisu Getnet Zemeskel, Mulugeta Hayelom Kalayou, Binyam Tariku Seboka

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Article in JMIR formative research, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Getanew Aschalew TesfaSchool of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2115-1337
Delelegn Emwodew YehualashetSchool of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9899-555X
Helen Ali EwuneSchool of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2600-243X
Addisu Getnet ZemeskelDepartment of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9771-3167
Mulugeta Hayelom KalayouDepartment of Health Informatics, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Wollo, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6080-7223
Binyam Tariku SebokaSchool of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8309-5986
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on health care systems and governments worldwide. Although eHealth literacy is acknowledged as a critical component of public health, it was overlooked during the pandemic. To assist patients and their families, health professionals should be knowledgeable about online health information resources and capable of evaluating relevant online information. In a resource-constrained situation, the level of eHealth literacy among health professionals is not well documented.

objectiveThe aim of this study was to assess the eHealth literacy level and its associated factors among health professionals working in Amhara regional state teaching hospitals, Ethiopia.

methodsA self-administered questionnaire was used in an institutional-based cross-sectional study design. Descriptive statistics were calculated to describe eHealth literacy statements and key variables using SPSS v.24. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression models were fit to identify factors related to eHealth literacy. Variables with P<.05 were declared to be statistically significant predictors.

resultsA total of 383 participants completed and returned the questionnaire with a response rate of 90.5%. Health professionals demonstrated a moderate level of eHealth literacy (mean 29.21). Most of the professionals were aware of the available health resources located on the internet, and know how to search and locate these resources. However, they lack the ability to distinguish high-quality health resources from low-quality resources. Factors that were significantly associated with eHealth literacy were computer access, computer knowledge, perceived ease of use, and perceived usefulness of eHealth information resources.

conclusionsIt is crucial to provide training and support to health care workers on how to find, interpret, and, most importantly, evaluate the quality of health information found on the internet to improve their eHealth literacy level. Further research is needed to explore the role of eHealth literacy in mitigating pandemics in developing countries.

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COVID-19eHealth literacyhealth informationhealth literacy

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