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Examining the role of Filipino elderly attitudes toward computer and internet on their behavioral intention for telehealth participation

Authors:	Allan B de Guzman Michael Joseph S Diño

Institution:	1. The Graduate School and Research Center for Social Sciences and Education, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippinesabdeguzman@ust.edu.ph doc_allan@yahoo.comhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3611-4013;3. University of Santo Tomas Graduate School, Research Development and Innovation Center, Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela City, The Philippines

Abstract:	ABSTRACT Health technologies like computers and the internet are considered as essential tools in addressing various health problems of various age groups including the elderly. Through a multi-aspect survey questionnaire, this study examined the role of attitudes toward computer and internet on the behavioral intention for telehealth participation among a select group of Filipino elderly who underwent a basic computer and internet training for Telehealth program. Using regression analysis, results showed favorable attitude toward computers (x = 6.23) and internet (x = 6.40) among the elderly respondents after a computer literacy training. Their behavioral intention to use telehealth was greatly influenced by ‘computer confidence’ (β = 0.24) and ‘web usefulness’ (β = 0.24). Results of this study highlight the importance of telehealth literacy program in ensuring compliance and engagement among the older adults.

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