Factors Influencing the Intention to Use Telemedicine Among Residents of Citta Village, Indonesia

Authors

  • Nurfadhilah Pratiwi , Nurfadhilah Pratiwi, Muhammad Syafar, Muhammad Arsyad, Abdul Salam, Nur Nasry Noor Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64252/8h45fa07

Keywords:

Telemedicine, Knowledge, Peer Group, Trust, Social Media Exposure, Intention to Use

Abstract

Background: Technological advancement has revolutionized the healthcare sector, making telemedicine a promising innovation to address the limited access to medical services in rural areas. This study aims to identify the factors associated with the intention to use telemedicine among the community in Citta Village, Soppeng Regency, Indonesia.
Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional design was applied to 100 respondents selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through validated and reliable questionnaires covering knowledge, peer group influence, trust level, and social media exposure. Chi-square tests were conducted for bivariate analysis, followed by logistic regression for multivariate analysis.
Results: The study found that knowledge (p=0.000), peer group (p=0.009), and trust (p=0.020) were significantly associated with the intention to use telemedicine. However, social media exposure was not significantly related (p=0.714). Trust emerged as the most dominant factor influencing the intention to use telemedicine (Exp(B) = 5.947).
Conclusion: Among the significant variables, trust was the strongest predictor of telemedicine adoption in Citta Village. Strategic efforts to enhance public trust and digital literacy are crucial in expanding telemedicine utilization, especially in remote

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Published

2025-05-12

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Factors Influencing the Intention to Use Telemedicine Among Residents of Citta Village, Indonesia. (2025). International Journal of Environmental Sciences, 230-234. https://doi.org/10.64252/8h45fa07