ArticleJournal of primary care & community health
Socioeconomic Factors Associated With the Use of Telehealth in Primary Care Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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- The role of health literacy and attitudes toward artificial intelligence in the acceptance of telemedicine services among adults in Turkey: a cross-sectional study.BMC primary care · 2026Article
- Reported time savings and telephone consultation use in polish primary care: a national random sample survey.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Analysis of the monitoring of the expansion of Covid-19 testing and surveillance in a municipality.Revista de saude publica · 2026Article
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Abstract
introductionThe main objective of this study was to assess whether socioeconomic factors were associated with the use of telehealth in primary care services in Portugal during the COVID-19.
methodsA questionnaire was administered to patients in primary healthcare units during the pandemic. The set of variables used in this study was part of a larger patient satisfaction questionnaire. A descriptive statistical analysis was performed, and a multiple logistic regression analysis was estimated to assess factors associated with using remote consultation.ResultsThe use of a remote consultation was reported by 38.2% of respondents (N = 7008), and the main reason for telehealth use was prescription renewal. Among non-users of telehealth, 40% did not know they could contact their family doctor by email. Factors positively associated with telehealth use were: older age, women, married, filled questionnaire without help, consumption of OTC and prescribed drugs, unmet healthcare needs, and registered with family doctor. The evidence suggests a negative association between education and telehealth use.
conclusionsNo clear pattern emerged regarding the digital divide. The evidence shows a relevant lack of awareness regarding the possibility of using telehealth. If more complex forms of telehealth are adopted in primary care services, the digital divide might come to the surface.
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