Predictors of E-Health acceptability among Singapore residents: Towards enhancing the efficiency and quality of diabetes care
Applied/Translational Research
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2021
Understand public attitudes and predictors of E-Health acceptance for diabetes care. Moderate acceptance; improving readiness can enhance E-Health’s role in diabetes management.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Quantitative Research
About this Content
Aims
Understand public attitudes and predictors of E-Health acceptance for diabetes care.
Background
Singapore has high diabetes prevalence (11.3%) with increasing costs; E-Health could improve access and efficiency.
Methods
Surveyed 407 residents on E-Health readiness, attitudes, and sociodemographic factors; analysed predictors using logistic regression.
Results
50% not ready for E-Health; acceptance higher in younger, male, Malay ethnicity, educated, and higher-income groups.
Conclusion
Moderate acceptance; improving readiness can enhance E-Health’s role in diabetes management.
Lessons Learnt
Pilot programs and awareness campaigns addressing privacy and credibility concerns can improve acceptance.
Additional Information
Funded by NMRC; ongoing survey.
Keywords
E-Health, Diabetes, Public Attitudes, Health Services Research, Singapore
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Institute of Mental Health, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, Admiralty Medical Centre, National University of Singapore |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Endocrinology |
Project Lead(s) | Prof. Chong Siow Ann |
Project Member(s) | Asharani PV |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr. Asharani PV Nair - asharani_pezhummoottil_vasudevan_n@imh.com.sg
Project Attachment
311_IMH_SHBC_2019_Predictors_of_E_Health_acceptability_among_Singapore_residents_combine.pdf