Digital Capacity for Health Promotion Among Primary Care Workers
Author Information
Author(s): Mavragani Amaryllis, Odugbemi Babatunde A, Colombo Mauro, Wang Yining, Ren Hui, Xiao Shaotan, Meng Tian, Sun Shuyue, Yu Siyu, Liu Qing, Wang Fan
Primary Institution: Fudan University
Hypothesis
What are the levels of digital capacity for health promotion and its associated factors among community health workers?
Conclusion
A digitally capable workforce is essential for effective health promotion through digital media in primary care settings.
Supporting Evidence
- 47.5% of participants had high digital media use for more than 19.6 hours per week.
- 31.8% demonstrated high digital media trust.
- The average level of digital capacity for health promotion was 16.71 out of 25 points.
- Demographics and digital media usage explained 44.4% of the variance in digital capacity.
- Master's degree or above was positively associated with digital capacity.
- Perceived usability and positive attitudes were significant predictors of higher digital capacity.
- Senior or median technical titles were negatively associated with digital capacity.
Takeaway
This study found that many health workers in China need better skills to use digital tools for promoting health.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey was conducted using web-based questionnaires distributed to community health workers in Shanghai.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may lead to reporting bias.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data, which may introduce bias, and the findings may not be generalizable beyond Shanghai.
Participant Demographics
81.6% female, average age 39.34 years, 79.2% had a bachelor's degree.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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