Authors : C. O. Omolase, A. H. Balarabe and B. O. Omolase
Abstract: This study aimed at assessing the use of internet for health information among Nigerian Ophthalmologists. About 100 Nigerian Ophthalmologists out of the one hundred and forty selected by simple random sampling returned their filled self-administered questionnaire. The information obtained included the bio-data of the respondents, access to internet and their desire for further training in internet use. The data obtained with the aid of the study instrument (questionnaire) was collated and analyzed with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 15.0.1. The respondents comprised of 51 consultants, 37 resident doctors and 12 diplomates. Majority of the respondents (98%) had access to the internet while the remaining (2%) did not. Most of the respondents (72%) expressed desire for further training in accessing health information on the internet while the remaining (28%) did not. Most respondents had access to the internet however, majority of them expressed desire for further training in accessing health information on the internet. There is need for further training of Nigerian Ophthalmologists on use of internet for health information.
C. O. Omolase, A. H. Balarabe and B. O. Omolase, 2010. Use of Internet for Health Information Amongst Nigerian Ophthalmologists. Research Journal of Medical Sciences, 4: 276-279.