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Assessment of Attitude, Usability, And Sustainability of E-Health Technologies in Selected Health Facilities in Imo State, Nigeria
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Public Health
Abstract
The integration of e-health technologies in healthcare systems offers transformative opportunities to enhance service delivery, accessibility, and efficiency. This study assessed the awareness, availability, usability, and sustainability of e-health technologies among healthcare workers in Imo State, Nigeria. A mixed-methods, cross-sectional study was conducted involving 579 health workers and 16 policymakers from six hospitals. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. The majority of respondents (55.4%) were very familiar with e-health technologies, with Electronic Health Records (31.1%) and Health Information Systems (26.3%) being the most common. However, the usability of e-health technologies was sporadic and inconsistent, with 81.7% of respondents not using them regularly. Despite challenges, 92.7% of respondents supported the ongoing use and integration of e-health technologies, and 90.8% believed in their sustainability. Increased training (91.7%) was identified as the most crucial factor in enhancing support. A strong association was found between the current state of electronic devices and personal use of e-health technologies (p=0.001). Key barriers included a lack of formal training, maintenance issues, internet connectivity, and limited awareness of government policies supporting e-health sustainability. The study highlights the need for comprehensive policies, financial support, and advocacy to ensure the long-term sustainability of e-health technologies in Imo State, Nigeria.
Keywords
E-health technologies, healthcare workers, Electronic Health Records, Health Information Systems, sustainability
How to cite this paper
@article{1708629,
author = {Egbuna Hyacinth Chukwuebuka, Oparaocha Evangeline Tochi, Iwuala Chimezie Christian, Dozie Winnie Ugonma, Ibe Nkechinyere Onyeka Sally; Nwoke Eunice Anyalewechi},
title = {Assessment of Attitude, Usability, And Sustainability of E-Health Technologies in Selected Health Facilities in Imo State, Nigeria},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {8},
number = {11},
pages = {1176-1186},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1708629.pdf},
abstract = {The integration of e-health technologies in healthcare systems offers transformative opportunities to enhance service delivery, accessibility, and efficiency. This study assessed the awareness, availability, usability, and sustainability of e-health technologies among healthcare workers in Imo State, Nigeria. A mixed-methods, cross-sectional study was conducted involving 579 health workers and 16 policymakers from six hospitals. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. The majority of respondents (55.4%) were very familiar with e-health technologies, with Electronic Health Records (31.1%) and Health Information Systems (26.3%) being the most common. However, the usability of e-health technologies was sporadic and inconsistent, with 81.7% of respondents not using them regularly. Despite challenges, 92.7% of respondents supported the ongoing use and integration of e-health technologies, and 90.8% believed in their sustainability. Increased training (91.7%) was identified as the most crucial factor in enhancing support. A strong association was found between the current state of electronic devices and personal use of e-health technologies (p=0.001). Key barriers included a lack of formal training, maintenance issues, internet connectivity, and limited awareness of government policies supporting e-health sustainability. The study highlights the need for comprehensive policies, financial support, and advocacy to ensure the long-term sustainability of e-health technologies in Imo State, Nigeria.},
keywords = {E-health technologies, healthcare workers, Electronic Health Records, Health Information Systems, sustainability},
month = {May},
}