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ArticleFrontiers in public health2026

Telemedicine utilization and digital inclusion among people with disabilities in Saudi Arabia: post-pandemic associated factors and policy implications.

Osama Albasheer, Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab, Ibrahim Gosadi, Hatim Alessa, Afnan Madkhali, Afaf Hakami, Hanin Jaber Mobarki, Osama Ahmed Mobarki, Jawaher Sultan Farji, Rahf Ali Hakami and 5 more

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Osama AlbasheerDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Siddig Ibrahim AbdelwahabHealth Research Centre, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Ibrahim GosadiDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Hatim AlessaDepartment of Family Medicine, Jazan University Hospital, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Afnan MadkhaliDepartment of Family Medicine, Jazan University Hospital, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Afaf HakamiDepartment of Family Medicine, Jazan University Hospital, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Hanin Jaber MobarkiFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Osama Ahmed MobarkiFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Jawaher Sultan FarjiFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Rahf Ali HakamiFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Khalid Mohammed AldalganFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Murad Ahmed MobarkiFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Atheer Abdulhadi HomadiFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Najla Abdulrahman AlhazmiFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Alhussain Mohammed HakamiFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

Background: People with disabilities face substantial barriers to accessing healthcare services, particularly in regions with limited physical and digital infrastructure. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of telemedicine utilization among individuals with disabilities in Saudi Arabia, identify key associated factors of its adoption, and explore the main barriers to its use. Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted between December 2024 and April 2025 among 488 individuals with disabilities from Saudi Arabia. Participants were assessed using the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) for functional limitations and the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ-21) to evaluate telemedicine experience and satisfaction. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews conducted by trained healthcare professionals. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to examine factors associated with telemedicine use. Results: Among the 488 participants, only 25.4% ( Conclusion: Despite favorable perceptions of privacy and ease of use, telemedicine adoption among people with disabilities in Saudi Arabia remains low. Enhancing digital literacy, provider capacity, and service availability is critical to expanding access.

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Persons with DisabilitiesTelemedicineAdultCross-Sectional StudiesDigital HealthFemaleHealth PolicyHealth Services AccessibilityHumansMaleMiddle AgedSaudi ArabiaSurveys and Questionnairesdigital healthdisability evaluationdisabled individualshealth services accessibilitySaudi Arabiatelemedicine

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