Table 3 Nigerian physicians’ access to health information (N = 245)
Total | ≤10 years clinical experience(n = 145) | >10 years clinical experience(n = 100) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Currently own a cell phone to make/receive calls | 244 (99%) | 145 (100%) | 99 (99%) | 0.23† |
Currently have an email address | 231 (94%) | 140 (97%) | 91 (91%) | 0.07* |
Access the following at least weekly: | ||||
Send text messages on cell phone | 243/244 (99%) | 144 (99%) | 99/99 (100%) | 0.67† |
Watch TV | 242 (99%) | 143 (99%) | 99 (99%) | 0.79† |
Use the internet | 210 (86%) | 132 (91%) | 78 (78%) | <0.01* |
Check email | 208 (85%) | 125 (86%) | 83 (83%) | 0.49* |
Listen to the radio | 201 (82%) | 118 (81%) | 83 (83%) | 0.75* |
Look up medical information on the internet | 197 (80%) | 125 (86%) | 72 (72%) | <0.01* |
Usual location for internet access: | ||||
Hospital | 106/242 (44%) | 69 (48%) | 37/97 (38%) | 0.23** |
Home | 65/242 (27%) | 41 (28%) | 24/97 (25%) | 0.23** |
Internet café | 56/242 (23%) | 28 (19%) | 28/97 (29%) | 0.23** |
Other (e.g., wireless) | 15/242 (6%) | 7 (5%) | 8/97 (8%) | 0.23** |