Utilization of Telehealth Services in Libya in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-sectional Analysis.
Muhammed ElhadiAhmed MsherghiAhmed ElhadiAimen AshiniAhmed AlsoufiFatimah Bin AlshiteewiAmna ElmabroukAli AlsuyihiliAlsafa ElgherwiFatimah ElkhafeefiSarah AbdulrazikAhmed TarekPublished in: JMIR medical informatics (2021)
Our study revealed high levels of usability and willingness to use the telemedicine system as an alternative modality to in-person consultations among the Libyan residents in this study. This system is advantageous because it helps overcome health care costs, increases access to prompt medical care and follow-up evaluation, and reduces the risk of COVID-19 transmission. However, internet connectivity and electricity issues could be a substantial barrier for many resource-limited communities, and further studies should address such obstacles.