Knowledge and Attitude regarding e-health services among elderly at selected urban community areas, Kolar, with a view to develop information pamphlet

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Author Details : Vani R*, Zeanath C. J , Aleena Benny, Anmary Shiju, Asha Binu, Diya Biju, Justy Babu, Mahima Mani, J Praisy, Saumya Roy, Sruthi S Suresh

Volume : 10, Issue : 2, Year : 2023

Article Page : 40-45

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.agems.2023.010

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Abstract

Background; Aim: E-health technologies potential to expand access to healthcare on a local, regional, and international level, reduce costs, and enhance public and individual health through individualized care and compiled health data. The widespread use of smartphones and tablets has made it possible for older adults, to access health information online which has led to a steady rise in their use of e-health services like getting reminders for appointments instructions for taking medications, telemedicine consultation and taking part in health programmes.
Aim: To assess the knowledge and attitude of older adults on e-health services.
Materials and Methods: A descriptive survey design was conducted in urban areas of the community in Kolar Karnataka. A total of 100 older adults were included using a purposive sampling technique & data collected through structured knowledge questionnaire a five point Likert scale among elderly. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS version 20.
Results: The findings showed that older adults, 5% of participants showed adequate knowledge and 75% showed moderate knowledge with only 20% of respondents having inadequate knowledge. Concerning attitudes towards e-health services it indicated that, the majority 80% of geriatric clients showed favourable attitudes, moderately favorable 19%, and unfavorable 1%. It’s found to be statistically significant for variables like age, usage of e-health services & source of information.
Conclusion: e-health utilization was proven to be favorable attitude among older adults. Hence it's necessary to take measures in the hospital setup, to initiate e-health services to access the health services without undue stress and time wastage to wait for appointments.

Keywords: E-Health services, Elderly, Knowledge, and Attitude

How to cite : Vani R, Zeanath C. J, Benny A, Shiju A, Binu A, Biju D, Babu J, Mani M, Praisy J, Roy S, Suresh S S, Knowledge and Attitude regarding e-health services among elderly at selected urban community areas, Kolar, with a view to develop information pamphlet. Ann Geriatr Educ Med Sci 2023;10(2):40-45

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