Table 3 Connectivity and software, and availability and accessibility of health research resource materials
Variable | n (%) |
|---|---|
Connectivity and software in facilities (N = 62) | |
Networks and support | |
IT support locally stationed | 28 (45.2%) |
IT support available if needed | 18 (29%) |
No IT support | 16 (25.8%) |
Access to internet | |
Daily access and paid by the organization | 41 (66.1%) |
Available but cost covered by individuals | 8 (12.9%) |
No internet access | 13 (21%) |
Statistical packages | |
Not available | 44 (71%) |
Available but owned by employee | 11 (17.7%) |
Provided by the institution and easily accessible | 3 (4.8%) |
Provided by the institution but not easily accessible | 4 (6.5%) |
Provision of computer | |
All staff | 12 (19.4%) |
Only for leaders | 11 (17.7%) |
Middle level management | 32 (51.6%) |
Does not provide computer | 7 (11.3%) |
Provision of printer | |
All staff | 8 (14.6%) |
Only for leaders | 14 (25.5%) |
Middle level management | 32 (58.2%) |
Does not provide computer printer | 1 (1.8%) |
Provision of internet access | |
All staff | 19 (30.7%) |
Only for leaders | 2 (3.2%) |
Middle level management | 21 (33.9%) |
Provided to technical staff with specific duties | 10 (16.1%) |
Does not provide internet access | 10 (16.1%) |
Availability and accessibility of health research resources materials (N = 62) | |
Access to HINARI | 7 (11.3%) |
Access to free electronic journals | 11 (17.7%) |
Accessibility of hard copies of scientific journals | 22 (35.5%) |
Availability of a library | 2 (3.2%) |
Availability and accessibility of books | 25 (40.3%) |
Having a research coordinator | 24 (38.7%) |