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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
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Exploring Digital Access as a Social Determinant of Health amongst UAE Students
Alhrahsheh, Rakan; Ivanova, Ganka
Journal of Social Studies Education Research, v13 n1 p193-216 2022
Digital information and communication technology usage has increased dramatically over the last decade across different fields of personal and professional life. This study was conducted with the aim to investigate how digital access affects health outcomes, particularly in UAE, and gathered data from 300 students at Al Ain University's Abu Dhabi campus, UAE. This study explores the connection between digital education, social media access, and health service outreach and usage. Many people, especially younger individuals, use more than a single smart device. This study investigated whether digital access directly correlated with better healthcare service and improved individual's health by examining the data gathered to draw predictabilities and possibilities to be considered in the future. The findings of this study indicated significant correlations (p < 0.05) between the dependent variable (digital access to health) and independent variables (work; p = 0.165) and (income; p = 0.000). Surprisingly, this study also showed that for the participants, there were no significant differences between education levels and digital access to health (p = 0.0724).
Descriptors: Health Behavior, Access to Information, Information Technology, Access to Computers, Health, Correlation, Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Income, Foreign Countries, Educational Attainment, Health Education, Health Services, Futures (of Society), Social Media, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices
Journal of Social Studies Education Research. Serhat Mah. 1238/2 Sok. 7B Blok 12 Ostim, Yenimahalle, Ankara, Turkey; Web site: http://jsser.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Arab Emirates
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