Table 8.
Opinions about the provision of health services (N=130)
| Opinions | n (%) | Mean | Standard deviation |
|---|---|---|---|
| I am happy to receive health advice from my doctor via online | |||
| Strongly agree | 42 (32.4) | 1.95 | 0.880 |
| Agree | 60 (47.2) | ||
| Neutral | 18 (13.9) | ||
| Disagree | 8 (5.6) | ||
| Strongly disagree | 2 (0.9) | ||
| I am happy to share my medical details with my doctor over the phone | |||
| Strongly agree | 34(25.9) | 2.16 | 0.949 |
| Agree | 56 (43.5) | ||
| Neutral | 27 (20.4) | ||
| Disagree | 12 (9.3) | ||
| Strongly disagree | 1 (0.9) | ||
| I am happy to provide my medical information to my doctor in his/her clinic/hospital | |||
| Strongly agree | 45 (34.3) | 1.84 | 0.799 |
| Agree | 67 (51.9) | ||
| Neutral | 14 (11.1) | ||
| Disagree | 1 (0.9) | ||
| Strongly disagree | 3 (1.9) | ||
| I am concerned there may be online sources that provide false medical information | |||
| Strongly agree | 35 (26.9) | 2.02 | 0.809 |
| Agree | 64 (49.1) | ||
| Neutral | 25 (19.4) | ||
| Disagree | 6 (4.6) | ||
| Strongly disagree | 0 (0) | ||
| It is easy for me to find the official Ministry of Health website for health information | |||
| Strongly agree | 26 (19.4) | 2.37 | 0.972 |
| Agree | 48 (37.0) | ||
| Neutral | 43 (33.3) | ||
| Disagree | 10 (7.4) | ||
| Strongly disagree | 3 (2.8) | ||
| I am happy to use an official online health service that may help answer my question about my medical condition, provide medical recommendations or provide a medical diagnosis | |||
| Strongly agree | 40 (30.6) | 2.10 | 0.976 |
| Agree | 51 (38.9) | ||
| Neutral | 29 (22.2) | ||
| Disagree | 8 (6.5) | ||
| Strongly disagree | 2 (1.9) | ||
| I am happy to use online medical help that redirects me to specialized doctors | |||
| Strongly agree | 43 (33.3) | 1.97 | 0.870 |
| Agree | 54 (41.7) | ||
| Neutral | 26 (19.4) | ||
| Disagree | 7 (5.6) | ||
| Strongly disagree | 0 (0.0) | ||
| It is easy to book an online appointment to a doctor's office | |||
| Strongly agree | 27 (20.4) | 2.38 | 1.039 |
| Agree | 50 (38.9) | ||
| Neutral | 35 (26.9) | ||
| Disagree | 13 (10.2) | ||
| Strongly disagree | 5 (3.7) | ||
| It will be easy to access the medical lab results online | |||
| Strongly agree | 39 (29.6) | 2.20 | 1.100 |
| Agree | 50 (38.9) | ||
| Neutral | 22 (16.7) | ||
| Disagree | 14 (11.1) | ||
| Strongly disagree | 5 (3.7) | ||
| Online medical purchasing is easy | |||
| Strongly agree | 19 (14.8) | 2.56 | 0.998 |
| Agree | 43 (33.3) | ||
| Neutral | 46 (35.2) | ||
| Disagree | 18 (13.9) | ||
| Strongly disagree | 4 (2.8) | ||
| I would prefer face-to-face contact with my doctor rather than an online consultation | |||
| Strongly agree | 43 (33.3) | 2.06 | 0.998 |
| Agree | 49 (37.9) | ||
| Neutral | 25 (19.4) | ||
| Disagree | 10 (7.4) | ||
| Strongly disagree | 3 (1.9) | ||