Intention to use mobile phone-based TB screening among HIV patients in Debre Tabor Town public health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background To ensure fair access to TB screening, early diagnosis of TB infections, and timely starting of appropriate treatment, mobile technology tools provide convenience and feasibility for communities with limited infrastructure. This study aimed to assess the intention to use mobile-b...
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| description | Abstract Background To ensure fair access to TB screening, early diagnosis of TB infections, and timely starting of appropriate treatment, mobile technology tools provide convenience and feasibility for communities with limited infrastructure. This study aimed to assess the intention to use mobile-based TB screening among HIV patients in Debre Tabor Town Public health facilities, in Ethiopia. Method A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 423 HIV patients. Data was collected from May 23 to July 11, 2022, through the use of an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Epi-data 4.6 was utilized for data entry, and analysis was performed using Stata 14. Binary logistic regression analysis was employed to assess factors associated with the outcome variable. A P-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Result Around 70.7% of HIV patients indicated their intention to use mobile phone-based TB screening services. being employed, (AOR = 2.93; 95% CI: 1.35–6.34), experience reading received text messages (AOR = 2.81; 95% CI: 1.05–7.49), perceived usefulness (AOR = 7.29; 95% CI: 4.00 -13.31), perceived ease of use (AOR = 2.15; 95% CI: 1.17–3.95) clients having clinical follow-ups at the hospital (AOR = 3.03; 95% CI: 1.63–5.62) are significantly associated with intention to use mobile phone-based TB screening. Conclusion In conclusion, approximately 70.7% of HIV clients intend to use mobile phone-based TB screening services, which is higher compared to previous studies. Factors such as employment status, experience reading received text messages, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and having clinical follow-ups at a hospital were found to be significantly associated with the intention to use mobile phone-based TB screening. Healthcare providers, mobile health developers, and policymakers should take into account these factors when developing and deploying mobile phone-based TB screening initiatives. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-32edde03b1894193bbf0107fe0f868522025-01-19T12:42:09ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582025-01-012511910.1186/s12889-025-21381-8Intention to use mobile phone-based TB screening among HIV patients in Debre Tabor Town public health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional studyTeshager Workneh Ayalew0Kassahun Dessie Gashu1Adamu Takele Jemere2Nebebe Demis Baykemagn3Department of Health Informatics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of GondarDepartment of Health Informatics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of GondarDepartment of Health Informatics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of GondarDepartment of Health Informatics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of GondarAbstract Background To ensure fair access to TB screening, early diagnosis of TB infections, and timely starting of appropriate treatment, mobile technology tools provide convenience and feasibility for communities with limited infrastructure. This study aimed to assess the intention to use mobile-based TB screening among HIV patients in Debre Tabor Town Public health facilities, in Ethiopia. Method A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 423 HIV patients. Data was collected from May 23 to July 11, 2022, through the use of an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Epi-data 4.6 was utilized for data entry, and analysis was performed using Stata 14. Binary logistic regression analysis was employed to assess factors associated with the outcome variable. A P-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Result Around 70.7% of HIV patients indicated their intention to use mobile phone-based TB screening services. being employed, (AOR = 2.93; 95% CI: 1.35–6.34), experience reading received text messages (AOR = 2.81; 95% CI: 1.05–7.49), perceived usefulness (AOR = 7.29; 95% CI: 4.00 -13.31), perceived ease of use (AOR = 2.15; 95% CI: 1.17–3.95) clients having clinical follow-ups at the hospital (AOR = 3.03; 95% CI: 1.63–5.62) are significantly associated with intention to use mobile phone-based TB screening. Conclusion In conclusion, approximately 70.7% of HIV clients intend to use mobile phone-based TB screening services, which is higher compared to previous studies. Factors such as employment status, experience reading received text messages, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and having clinical follow-ups at a hospital were found to be significantly associated with the intention to use mobile phone-based TB screening. Healthcare providers, mobile health developers, and policymakers should take into account these factors when developing and deploying mobile phone-based TB screening initiatives.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21381-8IntentionTB screeningDigital healthEthiopiaMobile phone-based |
| spellingShingle | Teshager Workneh Ayalew Kassahun Dessie Gashu Adamu Takele Jemere Nebebe Demis Baykemagn Intention to use mobile phone-based TB screening among HIV patients in Debre Tabor Town public health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study BMC Public Health Intention TB screening Digital health Ethiopia Mobile phone-based |
| title | Intention to use mobile phone-based TB screening among HIV patients in Debre Tabor Town public health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Intention to use mobile phone-based TB screening among HIV patients in Debre Tabor Town public health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Intention to use mobile phone-based TB screening among HIV patients in Debre Tabor Town public health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Intention to use mobile phone-based TB screening among HIV patients in Debre Tabor Town public health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Intention to use mobile phone-based TB screening among HIV patients in Debre Tabor Town public health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | intention to use mobile phone based tb screening among hiv patients in debre tabor town public health facilities northwest ethiopia a cross sectional study |
| topic | Intention TB screening Digital health Ethiopia Mobile phone-based |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21381-8 |
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