Explore barriers to using the internet for health information access in African countries: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Internet is a crucial source of health information, providing access to vast volumes of high-quality, up-to-date, and relevant healthcare information. Its impact extends beyond information access, influencing medical practice through the widespread adoption of telemedicine and evidence-based medicine. Despite the significant global increase in internet usage, Africa lags in internet penetration, particularly in utilizing the internet for health information. This study aims to systematically review the literature to explore barriers to accessing health information on the Internet in African countries.

Methods

The study was conducted from January 1 to February 28, 2023. It followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) g

SUBMITTER: Chereka AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11771857 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature