scholarly journals Knowledge, Awareness and Associated factors of Telemedicine Services among Health Professionals Working at Amhara Region Referral hospitals, northwest Ethiopia, 2020.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bayou Tilahun Assaye ◽  
Adamu Takele Jemere ◽  
Araya Mesfin Nigatu
Keyword(s):  
Information Sharing ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Support Staff ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Amhara Region ◽  
Referral Hospitals ◽  
It Support ◽  
Significant Factors

Abstract Background: -Telemedicine is the delivery of healthcare services at a distance. Despite it is an emerging and infancy technology in a developing country, utilizing the technology for delivering healthcare services is low in Ethiopia. To maximize and facilitate Telemedicine adoption it prominently requires information about the knowledge and awareness of telemedicine services among health professionals.Methods: - An institution-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among 423 health professionals working at Amhara Region Referral Hospitals from February 12-March 20/2020. The data were collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire. Desk review was done to assure the data quality and then data was entered into EPI INFO version 7 and exported into SPSS version 20 for statistical analysis. Descriptive statistics, bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were done. The odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval (95% CI) was used to identify associated factors.Result: About 56% of health professionals had good knowledge and 57.4% had high awareness towards telemedicine services with a 411 (97.2%) response rate. Information sharing culture [AOR=3.01, 95% CI: 1.89, 4.80], having IT support staff [AOR=1.87, 95%CI: 1.06, 3.29], internet as information source [AOR=1.80, 95%CI:1.1, 2.94], awareness [AOR=1.35,95% CI: 1.03, 2.40], being male [AOR=1.73,95% CI:1.06, 2.81] were significantly associated with the knowledge of the respondents towards telemedicine services and telemedicine training [AOR= 2.33, 95% CI: 1.15, 4.72] and computer accessibility in their hospitals [AOR= 1.54, 95% CI: 1.01, 2.35] were significantly associated with the awareness of the respondents towards telemedicine services.Conclusion: More than half of the respondents had good knowledge and high awareness of telemedicine services. Information sources, having IT support staff, information sharing culture, gender and awareness were significant factors for the knowledge of telemedicine service, and telemedicine training and computer access were significant factors of awareness of health professionals towards telemedicine services. Therefore Appropriate and regular awareness creation training of telemedicine systems should be given to the health professional.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Awareness and Associated factors of Telemedicine Services among Health Professionals Working at Amhara Region Referral hospitals, northwest Ethiopia, 2020.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bayou Tilahun Assaye ◽  
Adamu Takele Jemere ◽  
Araya Mesfin Nigatu
Keyword(s):  
Information Sharing ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Support Staff ◽  
Amhara Region ◽  
Referral Hospitals ◽  
It Support ◽  
Significant Factors

Abstract Background: -Telemedicine is the delivery of healthcare services at a distance. Despite it is an emerging and infancy technology in a developing country, utilizing the technology for delivering healthcare services is low in Ethiopia. To maximize and facilitate Telemedicine adoption it prominently requires information about the knowledge and awareness of telemedicine services among health professionals.Methods: - An institution-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among 423 health professionals working at Amhara Region Referral Hospitals from February 12-March 20/2020. The data were collected using self-administered structured questionnaire. Desk review was done to assure the data quality and then data was entered into EPI INFO version 7 and exported into SPSS version 20 for statistical analysis. Descriptive statistics, bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis were done. Odds ratio with 95% confidence interval (95% CI) was used to identify associated factors.Result: About 56% of health professionals had good knowledge and 57.4% had high awareness towards telemedicine services with 411 (97.2%) response rate. Information sharing culture [AOR=3.01, 95% CI: 1.89, 4.80], having IT support staff [AOR=1.87, 95%CI: 1.06, 3.29], internet as information source [AOR=1.80, 95%CI:1.1, 2.94], awareness [AOR=1.35,95% CI: 1.03, 2.40], being male [AOR=1.73,95% CI:1.06, 2.81] were significantly associated with the knowledge of the respondents towards telemedicine services and telemedicine training [AOR= 2.33, 95% CI: 1.15, 4.72] and computer accessibility in their hospitals [AOR= 1.54, 95% CI: 1.01, 2.35] were significantly associated with the awareness of the respondents towards telemedicine services.Conclusion: More than half of the respondents had good knowledge and high awareness of telemedicine services. Information source, having IT support staff, information sharing culture, gender and awareness were significant factors for the knowledge of telemedicine service and telemedicine training and computer access were significant factors of awareness of health professionals towards telemedicine services. Therefore Appropriate and regular awareness creation training of telemedicine systems should be given to the health professional.

scholarly journals Smartphone Medical Application Use and Associated Factors Among Physician at Referral hospitals in Amhara region north Ethiopia, 2019

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gizaw Hailiye Teferi ◽  
Habtamu Guadie Alganeh ◽  
Binyam Cheklu Tilahun ◽  
Ashenafi Tazebew
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Computer Training ◽  
Medical Application ◽  
Technical Skill ◽  
Support Staff ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Amhara Region ◽  
Referral Hospitals ◽  
It Support

Abstract Background Information in healthcare is rapidly expanding and updating. Due to this healthcare providers have to access latest scientific evidence timely in anywhere. Smartphone medical applications are tools to access the latest and reputable scientific evidence in the discipline. This study was aimed to assess smartphone medical application utilization and associated factors among physicians working at referral hospitals of Amhara region, Ethiopia.Methods An institutional based cross-sectional study design was conducted among physicians working at referral hospitals in Amhara region, Ethiopia from February 5 to May 27, 2019. Simple random sampling was used to select 423 physicians. Self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data and analyzed by using SPSS version 21. Binary and multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to assess factors associated with smartphone medical application use among physicians. P < 0.05 at 95% confidence interval was considered statistically significant. The validity of the questionnaire was determined based on the view of experts and the reliability of it obtained by calculating the value of Cronbach’s alpha (α = 0.78)Results In this study most 374(89.9%) of the respondents had medical application installed on their smartphones. From three hundred seventy-four respondents 264 (63.3%) of them had used medical applications during clinical practice. Most commonly used medical application by the respondents were: Up to date, Medscape, Medcalc and Doximity. According to multivariable logistic regression analysis: attitude (AOR=1.64, CI: [1.05, 2.55]), internet access(AOR=2.82,CI:[1.75,4.54]), Computer training(AOR=1.71,CI:[1.09,2.67]),perceived usefulness of application(AOR=1.64,CI: [1.05,2.54]), IT support staff(AOR=2.363,CI: [1.5-3.08]), and technical skill(AOR=2.52, CI:[1.50-4.25]) were significantly associated with smartphone medical application use.Conclusion Most respondents have a smartphone medical application and used it in clinical practice. Attitude, internet access, Computer training, perceived usefulness of application, IT support staff, and technical skill are the most notable factors that are associated with smartphone medical application use by physicians.

scholarly journals Smartphone Medical Application Use and Associated Factors Among Physician at Referral hospitals in Amhara region north Ethiopia, 2019 (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gizaw Hailiye
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Computer Training ◽  
Medical Application ◽  
Technical Skill ◽  
Support Staff ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Amhara Region ◽  
Referral Hospitals ◽  
It Support

BACKGROUND Information in healthcare is rapidly expanding and updating. Due to this healthcare providers have to access latest scientific evidence timely in anywhere. Smartphone medical applications are tools to access the latest and reputable scientific evidence in the discipline. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess smartphone medical application utilization and associated factors among physicians working at referral hospitals of Amhara region, Ethiopia. METHODS An institutional based cross-sectional study design was conducted among physicians working at 5 referral hospitals in Amhara region, Ethiopia from February 5 to May 27, 2019. Simple random sampling was used to select 423 physicians. Self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data and analyzed by using SPSS version 21. Binary and multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to assess factors associated with smartphone medical application use among physicians. P < 0.05 at 95% confidence interval was considered statistically significant. The validity of the questionnaire was determined based on the view of experts and the reliability of it obtained by calculating the value of Cronbach’s alpha (α = 0.78) RESULTS In this study most 374(89.9%) of the respondents had medical application installed on their smartphones. From three hundred seventy-four respondents 264 (63.3%) of them had used medical applications during clinical practice. Most commonly used medical application by the respondents were: Up to date, Medscape, Medcalc and Doximity. According to multivariable logistic regression analysis: attitude (AOR=1.64, CI: [1.05, 2.55]), internet access(AOR=2.82,CI:[1.75,4.54]), Computer training(AOR=1.71,CI:[1.09,2.67]),perceived usefulness of application(AOR=1.64,CI: [1.05,2.54]), IT support staff(AOR=2.363,CI: [1.5-3.08]), and technical skill(AOR=2.52, CI:[1.50-4.25]) were significantly associated with smartphone medical application use. CONCLUSIONS Most respondents have a smartphone medical application and used it in clinical practice. Attitude, internet access, Computer training, perceived usefulness of application, IT support staff, and technical skill are the most notable factors that are associated with smartphone medical application use by physicians.

Knowledge, Attitudes and associated factors to Use District Health Information System (DHIS2 data) for decision making among health professionals in a Resource limited settings: Cross-sectional Survey (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuma Gosha Kanfe ◽  
Nebyu Demeke Mengiste ◽  
Mohammedjud Hassen Ahmed ◽  
Gebiso Roba Debele ◽  
Berhanu Fikadie Endehabtu
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
District Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Determinant Factors ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Health Need

BACKGROUND Evidence based practice is a key to increase effectiveness and efficiency of quality health services. To achieve this, utilization of health facility data (DHIS2 data) is required which is determined by knowledge and attitudes of health professionals. Thus, this study aimed to assess knowledge and attitudes of health professionals to use DHIS2 data for decision making. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and its associated factors among health professionals to use DHIS2 data for decision making at South west of Ethiopia 2020 METHODS Cross sectional quantitative study methods was conducted to assess Knowledge and Attitudes of health professionals to use DHIS2 data. A total of 264 participants were approached. SPSS version 22 software was used for data entry and analysis. Descriptive and analytical statistics including Bivariable and Multivariable analyses was done RESULTS Overall 130(49.2%) of the respondents had good knowledge to use DHIS2 data (95% CI: [43, 55.3]), whereas over 149 (56.4%) of the respondents had favorable attitudes towards the use of DHIS2 data for decision making purpose (95% CI: [53.2, 59.8]). Skills [AOR=2.20,95% CI:(1.16, 4.19)], Age [AOR= 1.92, 95% CI: (1.03, 3.59)] ,Resources[AOR=2.56, 95% CI:(1.35,4.86)], Staffing[AOR= 2.85, 95% CI : (1.49, 5.48)] and Experiences[AOR= 4.66, 95% CI: (1.94, 5.78)] were variables associated with knowledge to use DHIS2 data whereas Training [AOR= 5.59, 95% CI: (2.48, 5.42)], Feedback [AOR= 4.08, 95% CI: (1.87, 8.91)], Motivation [AOR=2.87, 95% CI: (1.36, 6.06)] and Health need [AOR=2.32, 95% CI: (1.10-4.92)] were variables associated with attitudes of health professionals to use DHIS2 data CONCLUSIONS In general, about half of the study participants had good knowledge of DHIS2 data utilization whereas more than half of respondents had favorable attitudes. Skills, resources, ages, staffing and experiences were the most determinant factors for the knowledge to use DHIS2 data whereas health need, motivation, feedback and training were determinant factors for attitudes to use DHIS2 data

Knowledgeof anthrax infection prevention and its associated factors among livestock owners in Sekotazuria district, Wag-himra zone, northeast, Amhara region Ethiopia: Cross Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kibeb seid ◽  
Terefe Derso ◽  
atsede mazengia shiferaw
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Amhara Region ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Anthrax Infection

Abstract Introduction Anthrax is an infectious bacterial disease transmitted from infected animal to human by direct or indirectcontact with their products like hides or wool. The most efficient ways of anthrax infection preventions are vaccination of livestock, surveillance, and proper disposal of livestock carcasses in domestic herd.Recently, anthrax infection in humans has been reported from several districts spreadcountrywide and becomes a major public health problem of animals-humans in Amhara region (the study area).Objective This study aimed at determining knowledge of anthrax infection prevention and its associated factors among livestock owners in Sekotazuria district.Method Community based cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted from April to May, 2018, at Sekotazuria district, Northeast Ethiopia. A total of 844 live-stoke owners were selected from Sekotazuria district using simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire and data were cleaned, coded, and entered into Epi-info version 3.5.3, and transferred into SPSS version 20 for further statistical analysis. A p-value of less than 0.05 at multiple logistic regression analysis was considered statistically significant.Results The study revealed that good knowledge of anthrax prevention among livestock owners was 55.8% (95%CI: 54.2, 57.4%). According to multivariable logistic regression analysis, secondary and above educational level[AOR=2.97, 95% CI: 1.07, 8.20], age range of 42 – 80 [AOR=1.47, 95% CI: 1.04, 2.07], and health education about anthrax [AOR=4.25, 95% CI: 2.51, 7.17]were found significantly associated with good knowledge of anthrax infection prevention.Conclusion More than half of livestock owners at SekotaZuria District had good knowledge towards anthrax infection prevention, education level in secondary and above,respondents age category 42-80 years, and health education about anthrax were factors associated with knowledge of anthrax infection prevention. Therefore, health education about anthrax shall be strengthening.

scholarly journals Induced Second Trimester Abortion and Associated Factors in Amhara Region Referral Hospitals

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amlaku Mulat ◽  
Hinsermu Bayu ◽  
Habtamu Mellie ◽  
Amare Alemu
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Second Trimester ◽  
Amhara Region ◽  
Trimester Abortion ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Referral Hospitals ◽  
Second Trimester Abortion

Background. Although the vast majority of abortions are performed in the first trimester, still 10–15% of terminations of pregnancies have taken place in the second trimester period globally. As compared to first trimester, second trimester abortions are disproportionately contribute for maternal morbidity and mortality especially in low-resource countries where access to safe second trimester abortion is limited. The main aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of induced second trimester abortion in Amhara region referral hospitals, northwest Ethiopia.Methods. Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted in Amhara region referral hospitals among 416 women who sought abortion services. Participants were selected using systematic sampling technique. Data were collected using pretested structured questionnaire through interviewing. After the data were entered and analyzed; variables which havePvalue < 0.2 in bivariate analysis, not colinear, were entered into multiple logistic regressions to see the net effect with 95% CI andPvalue < 0.05.Results. The prevalence of induced second trimester abortion was 19.2%. Being rural (AOR = 1.86 [95% CI = 1.11–3.14]), having irregular menstrual cycle (AOR = 1.76 [95% CI = 1.03–2.98]), not recognizing their pregnancy at early time (AOR = 2.05 [95% CI = 1.21–3.48]), and having logistics related problems (AOR = 2.37 [95% CI = 1.02–5.53]) were found to have statistically significant association with induced second trimester abortion.Conclusion. Induced second trimester abortion is high despite the availability of first trimester abortion services. Therefore, increase accessibility and availability of safe second trimester abortion services below referral level, counseling and logistical support are helpful to minimize late abortions.

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