Applying the ICT4H model to understand the challenges for implementing ICT-based health information services in primary healthcare in South Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Primary Level Health Care (PLHC) of low-income countries is at the proof-of-concept level. Despite the wide-ranging efforts over the past 35 years, healthcare facilities are grappling with implementation; the essential health information sources are inaccessible. Consequently, the potential benefits are marred by various challenges. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore the challenges in the implementation of an ICT-Based Health Information system (ICT-BHIS) in the PLHC facilities of Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia.

Methods

We conducted an 8-month ethnographic study to develop and validate the Chibs ICT4H model. More specifically, a total of 160 h of observational data along with 2

SUBMITTER: Bramo SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10336488 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature