African Urban Development Studies (Interdisciplinary - | 13 November 2007
Telehealth Services Adoption Among Rural Senegalese Healthcare Providers in Ghana: A Diffusion Analysis
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Abstract
Telehealth services have emerged as a critical tool for healthcare delivery in rural areas, particularly during public health crises such as those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The research employs a survey methodology involving a structured questionnaire distributed across selected hospitals and clinics in Ghana. Respondents were healthcare professionals who provide primary care services in remote areas. A significant proportion, approximately 45%, of the respondents reported adopting telehealth services within the last year, with younger providers showing higher adoption rates compared to their older counterparts. This study provides insights into the diffusion process of telehealth services among rural healthcare practitioners in Ghana and highlights factors influencing its uptake. Health policymakers should consider implementing targeted training programmes for older professionals to encourage wider adoption of telehealth services. Telehealth, innovation diffusion, African urban development studies