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: Received: 6 August 2024 / Approved: 6 August 2024 / Online: 7 August 2024 (09:23:47 CEST)
How to cite:
Alessa, T.; Alhussaini, K.; de Wittte, L. eHealth Services for Communication with Primary Care Centers in Saudi Arabia. Preprints2024, 2024080427. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0427.v1
Alessa, T.; Alhussaini, K.; de Wittte, L. eHealth Services for Communication with Primary Care Centers in Saudi Arabia. Preprints 2024, 2024080427. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0427.v1
Alessa, T.; Alhussaini, K.; de Wittte, L. eHealth Services for Communication with Primary Care Centers in Saudi Arabia. Preprints2024, 2024080427. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0427.v1
APA Style
Alessa, T., Alhussaini, K., & de Wittte, L. (2024). eHealth Services for Communication with Primary Care Centers in Saudi Arabia. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0427.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Alessa, T., Khalid Alhussaini and Luc de Wittte. 2024 "eHealth Services for Communication with Primary Care Centers in Saudi Arabia" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0427.v1
Abstract
Background: The study investigates patients' use of eHealth services, awareness of the availability of these services, and their intention to use them in primary care. It also examines patient characteristics and factors that influence their use. Methods: A cross-sectional design using questionnaire were conducted. Based on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT), participants rated the two most common services. Descriptive analyses and linear correlation analyses were performed. Simple linear regression was conducted identify factors influencing participants' intention to use eHealth services. Results: 1203 participants were surveyed and their’ ages averaged 43.7 years. Participants usage rates varied, with the lowest at 2.4% for measuring vital signs and the highest at 47.4% for booking appointments. Intentions to use services ranged from 22.5% for video consultations to 46.6% for prescription refill requests. Approximately 20% of respondents were unaware of each service's availability. Positive associations were found between all constructs and the intention to use online services, with younger age being the most significant factor. Conclusions: Use of and intentions to use eHealth services varied greatly. Participants were often unaware of the availability of services. Promoting the availability and benefits of eHealth services could enhance patient engagement in primary care settings.
Keywords
online communiction; primary care; digital health; ehealth
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Primary Health Care
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