COVID-19 awareness, knowledge and perception towards digital health in an urban multi-ethnic Asian population

COVID-19 awareness, knowledge and perception towards digital health in an urban multi-ethnic Asian population

Abstract This study aimed to determine COVID-19-related awareness, knowledge, impact and preparedness among elderly Asians; and to evaluate their acceptance towards digital health services amidst the pandemic. 523 participants (177 Malays, 171 Indians, 175 Chinese) were recruited and underwent stand...

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Main Authors:	Cong Ling Teo, Miao Li Chee, Kai Hui Koh, Rachel Marjorie Wei Wen Tseng, Shivani Majithia, Sahil Thakur, Dinesh Visva Gunasekeran, Simon Nusinovici, Charumathi Sabanayagam, Tien Yin Wong, Yih-Chung Tham, Ching-Yu Cheng
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Publishing Group 2021-05-01
Series:	Scientific Reports
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-90098-6

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