Factors Influencing the Implementation of ICT-Based Innovations in the Primary Healthcare Subsector in Southwestern Nigeria

Abstract

This study assesses the factors influencing implementation of ICT-based Innovations in the primary healthcare sector in Southwestern Nigeria. The study covered 30 registered primary healthcare centres selected from Lagos, Ogun and Oyo States in Southwestern Nigeria using multistage sampling technique. Data were obtained using two sets of questionnaires along with interviews. The result using Principal Factor Analysis revealed that seven component factors were significant (p<0.5) as factors that influence the implementation of ICT-based innovation in Southwestern Nigeria; these are: clarity of usage, clarity of policy, protecting lives, clarity of acceptance, quality, authority, energy requirement. The study concluded that implementation of ICT-based innovations in the Nigerian primary healthcare sector would be enhanced if the component factors highlighted could be adopted for future ICT-based innovation implementation