Knowledge, Perception, and Use of Medical Applications Among Health Professions’ Students in a Nigerian University
| Author | Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada | en |
| Author | David Bamidele Olakorede | en |
| Author | Chizoba Favour Igwe | en |
| Author | Clara Toyin Fatoye | en |
| Author | Funminiyi Sunday Olatoye | en |
| Author | Adewale Isaiah Oyewole | en |
| Author | Adaobi Margaret Okonji | en |
| Author | Marufat Oluyemisi Odetunde | en |
| Author | Adesola Christiana Odole | en |
| Author | Francis Fatoye | en |
| Orcid | Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada [0000-0003-3666-7432] | en |
| Orcid | Marufat Oluyemisi Odetunde [0000-0001-8130-7255] | en |
| Issued Date | 2020-05-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Harnessing the potentials of applications (apps) for clinical training and practice has turned into the focal point of innovation. Objectives: The current study was aimed to determine knowledge, perception, and medical apps use among medical students of a Nigerian University. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 320 medical students (193 males and 127 females) are participated, with a response rate of 90.9%. The face and content validity was determined by a pilot test on obtained information about knowledge, perception, and use of medical applications, as well as socio-demographic characteristics. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Alpha level was set at P < 0.05. Results: The 12-months and point prevalence of smartphone ownership and using smartphone-based medical apps were 90% and 81.9%; and 65.9% and 50.9%, respectively. There was a high level of knowledge (81.9%), and positive perception (80%) about medical apps use. Knowledge of medical apps usage was significantly associated with each of age (χ2 = 30.541, P = 0.001) and academic levels (χ2 = 19.270, P = 0.001). A significant association was found between the perception of medical apps and age (χ2 = 13.554, P = 0.004). Also, there was a significant association between current use of medical apps and each of age (χ2 = 12.018, P = 0.007) and academic levels (χ2 =11.297, P = 0.002). Conclusions: Although smartphone ownership was high among Nigerian medical students, their usage of smartphone-based medical apps was moderate. Being of younger age and higher level of study are major contributors to a high level of knowledge and positive perception about medical apps use. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/jme.103405 | en |
| Keyword | Knowledge | en |
| Keyword | Perception | en |
| Keyword | Smartphone Applications | en |
| Keyword | Students | en |
| Keyword | Nigeria | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Knowledge, Perception, and Use of Medical Applications Among Health Professions’ Students in a Nigerian University | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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