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. 2022 Feb 10;8(1):e22096. doi: 10.2196/22096

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)