COVID-19 awareness, knowledge and perception towards digital health in an urban multi-ethnic Asian population

Abstract This study aimed to determine COVID-19-related awareness, knowledge, impact and preparedness among elderly Asians; and to evaluate their acceptance towards digital health services amidst the pandemic. 523 participants (177 Malays, 171 Indians, 175 Chinese) were recruited and underwent stand...

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Autores principales:	Cong Ling Teo, Miao Li Chee, Kai Hui Koh, Rachel Marjorie Wei Wen Tseng, Shivani Majithia, Sahil Thakur, Dinesh Visva Gunasekeran, Simon Nusinovici, Charumathi Sabanayagam, Tien Yin Wong, Yih-Chung Tham, Ching-Yu Cheng
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Publicado:	Nature Portfolio 2021
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:f7b374b0035a4af49ee7e7c81e562c822021-12-02T15:00:39ZCOVID-19 awareness, knowledge and perception towards digital health in an urban multi-ethnic Asian population10.1038/s41598-021-90098-62045-2322https://doaj.org/article/f7b374b0035a4af49ee7e7c81e562c822021-05-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-90098-6https://doaj.org/toc/2045-2322Abstract This study aimed to determine COVID-19-related awareness, knowledge, impact and preparedness among elderly Asians; and to evaluate their acceptance towards digital health services amidst the pandemic. 523 participants (177 Malays, 171 Indians, 175 Chinese) were recruited and underwent standardised phone interview during Singapore’s lockdown period (07 April till 01 June 2020). Multivariable logistic regression models were performed to evaluate the associations between demographic, socio-economic, lifestyle, and systemic factors, with COVID-19 awareness, knowledge, preparedness, well-being and digital health service acceptance. The average perception score on the seriousness of COVID-19 was 7.6 ± 2.4 (out of 10). 75.5% of participants were aware that COVID-19 carriers can be asymptomatic. Nearly all (≥ 90%) were aware of major prevention methods for COVID-19 (i.e. wearing of mask, social distancing). 66.2% felt prepared for the pandemic, and 86.8% felt confident with government’s handling and measures. 78.4% felt their daily routine was impacted. 98.1% reported no prior experience in using digital health services, but 52.2% felt these services would be helpful to reduce non-essential contact. 77.8% were uncomfortable with artificial intelligence software interpreting their medical results. In multivariable analyses, Chinese participants felt less prepared, and more likely felt impacted by COVID-19. Older and lower income participants were less likely to use digital health services. In conclusion, we observed a high level of awareness and knowledge on COVID-19. However, acceptance towards digital health service was low. These findings are valuable for examining the effectiveness of COVID-19 communication in Singapore, and the remaining gaps in digital health adoption among elderly.Cong Ling TeoMiao Li CheeKai Hui KohRachel Marjorie Wei Wen TsengShivani MajithiaSahil ThakurDinesh Visva GunasekeranSimon NusinoviciCharumathi SabanayagamTien Yin WongYih-Chung ThamChing-Yu ChengNature PortfolioarticleMedicineRScienceQENScientific Reports, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2021)
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spellingShingle	Medicine R Science Q Cong Ling Teo Miao Li Chee Kai Hui Koh Rachel Marjorie Wei Wen Tseng Shivani Majithia Sahil Thakur Dinesh Visva Gunasekeran Simon Nusinovici Charumathi Sabanayagam Tien Yin Wong Yih-Chung Tham Ching-Yu Cheng COVID-19 awareness, knowledge and perception towards digital health in an urban multi-ethnic Asian population
description	Abstract This study aimed to determine COVID-19-related awareness, knowledge, impact and preparedness among elderly Asians; and to evaluate their acceptance towards digital health services amidst the pandemic. 523 participants (177 Malays, 171 Indians, 175 Chinese) were recruited and underwent standardised phone interview during Singapore’s lockdown period (07 April till 01 June 2020). Multivariable logistic regression models were performed to evaluate the associations between demographic, socio-economic, lifestyle, and systemic factors, with COVID-19 awareness, knowledge, preparedness, well-being and digital health service acceptance. The average perception score on the seriousness of COVID-19 was 7.6 ± 2.4 (out of 10). 75.5% of participants were aware that COVID-19 carriers can be asymptomatic. Nearly all (≥ 90%) were aware of major prevention methods for COVID-19 (i.e. wearing of mask, social distancing). 66.2% felt prepared for the pandemic, and 86.8% felt confident with government’s handling and measures. 78.4% felt their daily routine was impacted. 98.1% reported no prior experience in using digital health services, but 52.2% felt these services would be helpful to reduce non-essential contact. 77.8% were uncomfortable with artificial intelligence software interpreting their medical results. In multivariable analyses, Chinese participants felt less prepared, and more likely felt impacted by COVID-19. Older and lower income participants were less likely to use digital health services. In conclusion, we observed a high level of awareness and knowledge on COVID-19. However, acceptance towards digital health service was low. These findings are valuable for examining the effectiveness of COVID-19 communication in Singapore, and the remaining gaps in digital health adoption among elderly.
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author	Cong Ling Teo Miao Li Chee Kai Hui Koh Rachel Marjorie Wei Wen Tseng Shivani Majithia Sahil Thakur Dinesh Visva Gunasekeran Simon Nusinovici Charumathi Sabanayagam Tien Yin Wong Yih-Chung Tham Ching-Yu Cheng
author_facet	Cong Ling Teo Miao Li Chee Kai Hui Koh Rachel Marjorie Wei Wen Tseng Shivani Majithia Sahil Thakur Dinesh Visva Gunasekeran Simon Nusinovici Charumathi Sabanayagam Tien Yin Wong Yih-Chung Tham Ching-Yu Cheng
author_sort	Cong Ling Teo
title	COVID-19 awareness, knowledge and perception towards digital health in an urban multi-ethnic Asian population
title_short	COVID-19 awareness, knowledge and perception towards digital health in an urban multi-ethnic Asian population
title_full	COVID-19 awareness, knowledge and perception towards digital health in an urban multi-ethnic Asian population
title_fullStr	COVID-19 awareness, knowledge and perception towards digital health in an urban multi-ethnic Asian population
title_full_unstemmed	COVID-19 awareness, knowledge and perception towards digital health in an urban multi-ethnic Asian population
title_sort	covid-19 awareness, knowledge and perception towards digital health in an urban multi-ethnic asian population
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COVID-19 awareness, knowledge and perception towards digital health in an urban multi-ethnic Asian population

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