Association between e-health literacy and perceived importance of future pandemic preparedness in sub-saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases continue to pose a severe threat to public health in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and globally. Community-related interventions, such as community e-Health literacy, can contribute to the preparedness to respond effectively to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. This study investigated the relationship between e-Health literacy and SSA countries' perceptions of the importance of readiness for potential pandemics.

Method

This cross-sectional study was conducted in sub-Saharan African countries (Nigeria, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Africa) among adults aged 18 years and above between July 2020 and August 2021, respondents were recruited through a non-probability sampling technique. Participants were asked to self-r

SUBMITTER: Manirambona E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11681008 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature