Abstract:
Globally the health sector has witnessed disruptive transformation of how
information is; generated, analyzed and shared using Information Communication
Technologies (ICT). There is limited understanding on how patient’s access of
online health information influences their desire to seek professional healthcare
services or their adherence to professional healthcare service providers prescription/advise. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the influence
that online health information has on patients’ compliance to professional
healthcare service provider’s case management plans in Kasangati Town Council,
Wakiso District, Uganda. Results show that, availability of internet, accessibility and
availability of information and desire to gain deeper understanding are some of key
factors that influence patients to access online health information. The study
further revealed that access to online health information reinforces patient desired
to seek professional care services and adhere to a case management plan provided
by the health workers in addition to improving patient awareness and participation
in management of their health.
