Assessment of the Barriers and Enablers of the Use of mHealth Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa According to the Perceptions of Patients, Physicians, and Health Care Executives in Ethiopia: Qualitative Study.
Genet Tadese AboyeGizeaddis Lamesgin SimegnJean-Marie AertsPublished in: Journal of medical Internet research (2024)
mHealth systems in Sub-Saharan Africa are hindered and facilitated by various factors. Common barriers and enablers were identified by patients, physicians, and health care executives. To promote uptake, all relevant stakeholders must actively mitigate the barriers. This study identified a promising outlook for mHealth in Sub-Saharan Africa, despite the present barriers. Opportunities exist for successful integration into health care systems, and a user-centered design is crucial for maximum uptake.