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Evaluating digital literacy of health professionals in Ethiopian health sectors: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Alex Ayenew CherekaAgmasie Damtew WalleSisay Yitayih KassieAdamu Ambachew ShibabawFikadu Wake ButtaAddisalem Workie DemsashMekonnen Kenate HundeAbiy Tassew DubaleTeshome BekanaGemeda Wakgari KitilMilkias Dugassa EmanuMathias Nega Tadesse
Published in: PloS one (2024)
The findings of the study revealed that the overall digital literacy level among health professionals in Ethiopia was relatively low. The study highlights the importance of addressing the digital literacy gap among health professionals in Ethiopia. It suggests the need for targeted interventions, such as increasing monthly incomes, giving computer training, creating a positive attitude, and educational initiatives, to enhance digital literacy skills among health professionals. By improving digital literacy, health professionals can effectively utilize digital technologies and contribute to the advancement of healthcare services in Ethiopia.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • health information
  • public health
  • social media
  • machine learning
  • risk assessment
  • human health