Background: Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) are critical for improving healthcare delivery, yet their adoption in low-resource settings faces persistent challenges. In 2023, Ogun State, Nigeria, introduced EMRs in one tertiary and five secondary hospitals. This study assessed healthcare workers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding EMRs to identify barriers and enablers for effective implementation. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 330 healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory scientists, and health records officers. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and key informant interviews, and analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, logistic regression, and thematic content analysis. Results: Findings revealed moderate knowledge of EMR functions (65%), positive attitudes toward adoption (76%), but low consistent practice, with only 28% fully relying on EMRs. Key barriers included infrastructural challenges such as power outages (85%), poor internet connectivity (70%), and inadequate training (65%). Facilitators included perceived efficiency, improved patient safety, and government support. Conclusion: While healthcare workers in Ogun State show willingness to adopt EMRs, infrastructural and capacity-related barriers hinder full utilization. Targeted interventions focusing on ICT infrastructure, regular training, and strong policy support are recommended to enhance adoption and sustainability.
Akingbade Anuioluwapo Raphael (Sun,) studied this question.
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