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Attitudes of Health Professionals Toward Digital Health Data Security in Northwest Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study

Ayenew Sisay Gebeyew
Zegeye Regasa
Ayana Alebachew Muluneh
Gizaw Hailiye Teferi
Muluken Belachew Mengistie
Andualem Fentahun Senishaw
Agmasie Damtew Walle
Aynadis Worku Shimie
Sefefe Birhanu Tizie
Adamu Ambachew Shibabaw
Mitiku Kassaw Takillo
Bayou Tilahun Assaye
Fikadu Wake Butta

2024Open accessDebre Markos University

Abstract

This study aimed to assess health professionals' attitudes toward digital health data security. Interventions on educational status, basic computer skills, knowledge, and perceived usefulness are important for improving health professionals' attitudes. Improving the attitudes of health professionals related to digital data security is necessary for digitalization in the health care arena.

Research topics

Digital Mental Health Interventions
Privacy, Security, and Data Protection
Information and Cyber Security

Sustainable Development Goals

16Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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DOI: 10.2196/57764

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