Foundational digital literacy training for frontline immunization officers: lessons from implementing the electronic stock management tool across selected comprehensive health centers in Sierra Leone.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sierra Leone has advanced its digital health agenda. However, digital literacy among frontline health workers remains low, with over 82% reporting limited confidence in using digital tools. The health workforce also recorded the lowest digital health maturity score among all enablers in the WHO Global Digital Health Monitor, underscoring the need for workforce upskilling as a foundation for digital transformation.

Objective

This paper describes the design, implementation, and outcomes of a foundational digital literacy training program for frontline health workers under the Digital Innovation in Pandemic Control (DIPC) project, aimed at improving readiness for digital tool adoption.

Methods

A training needs analysis (TNA) aligned skill gaps with the compete

SUBMITTER: Ekong I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12757871 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature