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ArticleOnline journal of public health informatics2024

Attitudes of Health Professionals Toward Digital Health Data Security in Northwest Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study.

Ayenew Sisay Gebeyew, Zegeye Regasa Wordofa, Ayana Alebachew Muluneh, Adamu Ambachew Shibabaw, Agmasie Damtew Walle, Sefefe Birhanu Tizie, Muluken Belachew Mengistie, Mitiku Kassaw Takillo, Bayou Tilahun Assaye, Adualem Fentahun Senishaw and 3 more

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Ayenew Sisay GebeyewDepartment of Health Informatics, College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2099-7106
Zegeye Regasa WordofaDepartment of Health Informatics, College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6257-9068
Ayana Alebachew MulunehDepartment of Health Informatics, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2281-2053
Adamu Ambachew ShibabawDepartment of Health Informatics, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Mettu University, Mettu, Ethiopia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8881-5735
Agmasie Damtew WalleDepartment of Health Informatics, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Mettu University, Mettu, Ethiopia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9583-5876
Sefefe Birhanu TizieDepartment of Health Informatics, College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4527-5625
Muluken Belachew MengistieDepartment of Health Informatics, College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0606-9477
Mitiku Kassaw TakilloDepartment of Health Informatics, College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1854-4677
Bayou Tilahun AssayeDepartment of Health Informatics, College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4760-0818
Adualem Fentahun SenishawDepartment of Health Informatics, College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6496-1391
Gizaw HailyeDepartment of Health Informatics, College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8187-2366
Aynadis Worku ShimieDepartment of Health Informatics, College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6218-662X
Fikadu Wake ButtaDepartment of Health Informatics, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Mettu University, Mettu, Ethiopia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6098-4564

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Abstract

Background: Digital health is a new health field initiative. Health professionals require security in digital places because cybercriminals target health care professionals. Therefore, millions of medical records have been breached for money. Regarding digital security, there is a gap in studies in limited-resource countries. Therefore, surveying health professionals' attitudes toward digital health data security has a significant purpose for interventions. Objective: This study aimed to assess the attitudes of health professionals toward digital health data security and their associated factors in a resource-limited country. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to measure health professionals' attitudes toward digital health data security. The sample size was calculated using a single population. A pretest was conducted to measure consistency. Binary logistic regression was used to identify associated factors. For multivariable logistic analysis, a P value ≤.20 was selected using Stata software (version 16; StataCorp LP). Results: Of the total sample, 95% (402/423) of health professionals participated in the study. Of all participants, 63.2% (254/402) were male, and the mean age of the respondents was 34.5 (SD 5.87) years. The proportion of health professionals who had a favorable attitude toward digital health data security at specialized teaching hospitals was 60.9% (95% CI 56.0%-65.6%). Educational status (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 3.292, 95% CI 1.16-9.34), basic computer skills (AOR 1.807, 95% CI 1.11-2.938), knowledge (AOR 3.238, 95% CI 2.0-5.218), and perceived usefulness (AOR 1.965, 95% CI 1.063-3.632) were factors associated with attitudes toward digital health data security. Conclusions: This study aimed to assess health professionals' attitudes toward digital health data security. Interventions on educational status, basic computer skills, knowledge, and perceived usefulness are important for improving health professionals' attitudes. Improving the attitudes of health professionals related to digital data security is necessary for digitalization in the health care arena.

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attitudedatadigitalhealthprofessionsecurity

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PMCPMC11559787

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