Knowledge, perceived benefits, perceived concerns, and predisposition to use telehealth services in Mogadishu, Somalia: A cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Telehealth offers a promising route to expand access to care in low-resource settings such as Somalia, but community readiness remains poorly characterized. This study assessed knowledge, perceived benefits and concerns, and predisposition to use telehealth among adults in Mogadishu.

Methods

We conducted a 6-month cross-sectional survey in Mogadishu (December 2024 to May 2025) using convenience sampling in community settings and online. A forward-backward translated questionnaire captured sociodemographic data and four composite scores. Nonparametric tests compared median scores across groups, and Spearman's rank correlations assessed associations among outcomes.

Results

We analyzed 423 eligible responses. Scores indicated moderate knowledge and perceived

SUBMITTER: Ahmed MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12696329 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature