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Table 2 Response of medical students on attitudinal statements on using e-health

From: Level of awareness of Saudi medical students of the internet-based health-related information seeking and developing to support health services

Statements

SA (%)

AG (%)

NS (%)

DA (%)

SD (%)

1. I think that the use of the Internet is useful in the field of health

85.1

12.0

2.5

0.2

0.2

2. I think that the use of the Internet in the field of health is difficulta

5.8

7.1

24.0

36.9

26.3

3. I think that doctor use of computer during patient interview saves time

37.2

27.7

22.4

8.3

4.4

4. I think doctor use of computer must be applied at all health centers

56.4

26.8

12.9

3.7

.2

5. I think that the use of computer relieves pressure on hospital outpatient

46.8

30.3

18.1

2.8

2.1

6. I think that patient’s electronic file must be applied in all centers and hospitals

73.9

16.9

7.9

1.2

0.1

7. I think e-Health can be used to increase awareness and control of communicable diseases

61.6

25.5

11.5

1.4

0.0

8. I am interested in receiving training for the use of electronic health

57.0

26.4

12.2

3.0

1.4

Overall attitude levels (%):

Positive

Neutral

Negative

 

73.4

24.6

2%

  1. anegative statement, SA strongly agree, AG agree, NS not sure, DA disagree, SD strongly disagree