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Citation

Association between e-health literacy and perceived importance of future pandemic preparedness in sub-saharan Africa

Author:
Manirambona, Emery; Khan, Naimah Ebrahim; Ogungbe, Oluwabunmi; Irakoze, Sarah; Li, Jiaying; Uwiringiyimana, Emmanuel; Fawole, Israel Opeyemi; Habarugira, Cyriaque; Akingbade, Oluwadamilare; Nzabonimana, Aimable; Fadodun, Oluwadamilola Agnes; Mukeshimana, Madeleine; Fong, Daniel YT; Byiringiro, Samuel
Publication:
Scientific Reports
Year:
2024

Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases continue to pose a severe threat to public health in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and globally. Community-related interventions, such as community e-Health literacy, can contribute to the preparedness to respond effectively to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. This study investigated the relationship between e-Health literacy and SSA countries’ perceptions of the importance of readiness for potential pandemics.