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Table 4 Factor associated with the utilization of ICT among CMHS students (N = 1096)

From: Knowledge and utilization of information communication technology (ICT) among health science students at the University of Gondar, North Western Ethiopia

Variable

 

Utilization

COR (95% CI)

AOR (95% CI)

Yes

No

Previous residency

Urban

371

302

2.70(2.09-3.49)*

1.03(.687-1.55)

Rural

132

291

1

1

Maternal educational status

Illiterate

76

99

1

1

Read and write

96

254

1.23(.83-1.82)

1.59(1.01-2.52)*

Primary school

125

165

1.41(1.00-1.99)*

2.31(1.19-4.48)*

High school

71

48

1.82(1.17-2.85)*

4.36(2.16-8.80)*

Higher education

86

46

2.44(1.47-4.07)*

2.05(1.02-4.13)*

Self rated IT skill

Good / very good

355

122

7.10(4.26-11.81)*

1.63(1.13-2.34)*

Adequate

213

320

4.37(3.34-5.72)*

1.20(.60-2.40)

Poor/ very poor

25

61

1

1

Ability to use word processor

Competent in most skill

38

32

8.85(5.36-4.60)*

4.73(3.37-6.64)*

Competent in basic skill

41

47

7.44(5.61-9.86)*

5.83(3.1510.79)*

Unable beginner

416

513

1

1

Knowledge

Knowledgeable

164

284

1

1

Not knowledgeable

171

567

6.34(4.86-8.26)*

2.47(1.72-3.55)*

Perceived quality of teaching in computer in the university

Good / very good

355

122

4.02(2.85-5.67)*

2.49(1.60-3.86)*

Adequate

213

320

3.90(2.94-5.17)*

1.96(1.36-2.84)*

Poor/ very poor

25

61

1

1