Digital health in fragile states in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region: A scoping review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Conflict, fragility and political violence, that are taking place in many countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have devastating effects on health. Digital health technologies can contribute to enhancing the quality, accessibility and availability of health care services in fragile and conflict-affected states of the MENA region. To inform future research, investments and policy processes, this scoping review aims to map out the evidence on digital health in fragile states in the MENA region.

Method

We conducted a scoping review following the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines. We conducted descriptive analysis of the general characteristics of the included papers and thematic analysis of the key findings of included studies categoriz

SUBMITTER: El-Jardali F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10146476 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature