Knowledge and Use of Information Technology by Health Care Workers in Nigeria
Author Information
Author(s): Bello Ibrahim S, Arogundade Fatiu A, Sanusi Abubakr A, Ezeoma Ikechi T, Abioye-Kuteyi Emmanuel A, Akinsola Adewale
Primary Institution: Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
Hypothesis
What is the level of knowledge and utilization of information technology among health care professionals and medical students in a Nigerian teaching hospital?
Conclusion
Only 26% of the respondents possess a computer, and a small percentage demonstrated good knowledge of computers and IT, indicating a need for structured training.
Supporting Evidence
- 82% of the participants responded to the survey.
- 54% of respondents had received some form of computer training.
- Only 39 respondents (26%) owned a computer.
- 18.9% demonstrated good knowledge of computers.
- 39.9% had good attitude and utilization habits.
Takeaway
Most health care workers and students in Nigeria don't have computers or know how to use them well, so they need better training.
Methodology
Self-structured pretested questionnaires were administered to a randomly selected group of 180 health care professionals and medical students.
Potential Biases
Respondents' names were not collected to reduce bias, but self-reporting may still introduce bias.
Limitations
The study may not represent all health care professionals in Nigeria as it was conducted in a single teaching hospital.
Participant Demographics
148 respondents including 60 medical students, 41 medical doctors, and 47 health records staff, ages 22 to 54 years, predominantly male.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P=.006 for knowledge comparison, P=.01 for utilization habits comparison.
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