Clicks and checks: investigating the association between internet usage frequency and women’s uptake of clinical breast examination in Ghana

We conclude that CBE uptake is significantly high among women who frequently use the internet. This association persists even when considering other influential factors such as age, education level, marital status, and socioeconomic status. As such, it is imperative for the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service to recognize the potential of digital health interventions, including online health education campaigns and telehealth services, in reaching and engaging women to get their breast examined by a healthcare provider.

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BMC Health Services Research
Published
2024-09-27
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11576-x
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4
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Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
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Clicks and checks: investigating the association between internet usage frequency and women’s uptake of clinical breast examination in Ghana

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BMC Health Services Research
Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
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Clicks and checks: investigating the association between internet usage frequency and women’s uptake of clinical breast examination in Ghana

Castro Ayebeng, Kwamena Sekyi Dickson, Joshua Okyere
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Abstract

We conclude that CBE uptake is significantly high among women who frequently use the internet. This association persists even when considering other influential factors such as age, education level, marital status, and socioeconomic status. As such, it is imperative for the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service to recognize the potential of digital health interventions, including online health education campaigns and telehealth services, in reaching and engaging women to get their breast examined by a healthcare provider.

BMC Health Services ResearchVol. 24(1)
University of Cape Coast (GH), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (GH)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 7%
Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
3.40
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