Awareness of and Challenges in Utilizing the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission for Healthcare Delivery: Qualitative Insights from University Students in Coastal Karnataka in India.

ABSTRACT: Background: The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) aims to enhance healthcare delivery in India through digital integration. The ABDM, an essential part of India's healthcare system, aspires to transform healthcare delivery through digitization, by emphasizing affordability, accessibility, and transparency. This qualitative study investigated the awareness, challenges, and perceptions of the ABDM among postgraduate students in coastal Karnataka, focusing on their experiences and interactions with digital health technologies. Methodology: A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, involving semi-structured interviews with 17 purposively selected participants from a health science university. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using the NViv

SUBMITTER: Kamath R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11855927 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature