Table 5.
Problems encountered using e-learning methods (n=778).
| Problem encountered using e-learning methods | Participants experiencing the problem, n (%) |
| Unavailability of free-of-charge access to some e-learning methods (eg, journals) | 460 (59.1) |
| Expenses related to internet connection | 435 (55.9) |
| Poor connectivity of mobile internet | 426 (54.8) |
| Distractions while using online resources (eg, notifications from other apps) | 409 (52.5) |
| Lack of storage space on electronic devices | 401 (51.5) |
| Lack of awareness of available free e-learning resources | 302 (38.8) |
| Difficulty in identifying authentic learning material on the internet | 285 (36.6) |
| Poor availability of internet connection | 196 (25.2) |
| Lack of time to use e-learning methods | 137 (17.6) |
| Unwillingness to use technology | 102 (13.1) |
| Poor availability of electronic devices | 83 (10.7) |
| Eye strain | 80 (10.3) |
| Language barrier | 75 (9.6) |
| No problems encountered | 10 (1.3) |