Connaissances et usage des technologies numériques dans les services nutritionnels de Bujumbura et facteurs associés
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2025-05
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UB, EANSI
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Introduction: Digital technologies offer opportunities to improve data collection, patient monitoring, and health worker training, including in the field of nutrition. However, in lowincome countries like Burundi, the integration of digital tools in healthcare remains limited by inadequate infrastructure and skills. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge of nutrition service professionals in Bujumbura regarding digital technologies and to identify factors associated with their use. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive and analytical study was conducted in October 2024 among 64 professionals working in nutrition centers across Bujumbura’s three health districts (Center, North and South). A questionnaire was sent to each respondent and completed by the interviewer during data collection. The sample description and bivariate analysis, with an α risk of error of 5%, were performed in stata 15.1. Variables with a p<0.20 in the bivariate analysis were recruited in the multivariate analysis. Only variables with p<0.05 in the multivariate analysis were retained as significantly associated with professionals’ level of knowledge about the use of digital technologies in Bujumbura’s nutritional services. Results: The majority of respondents (69%) had a low level of knowledge about the use of digital technologies, versus only 31% with a satisfactory level. Additionally, 34% of participants reported using digital tools daily in their work, while 31% never used them. Factors significantly associated with having good knowledge of digital technologies (p<0.05) included younger age, having received training in digital tools through multiple approaches (in-person, online, and selftraining), and daily use of the tools. In multivariate analysis, these three factors emerged as independent predictors of a satisfactory level of knowledge of digital technologies. Furthermore, the main challenges reported by professionals in using digital tools were the lack of computer equipment and limited Internet access. Conclusion: This study highlights the low level of digital technology proficiency among nutrition service professionals in Bujumbura. Strengthening continuous training, improving access to computer equipment and connectivity, and ensuring the institutional integration of digital tools are essential steps to enhance the effective use of digital technologies in nutrition services. Key Words: Knowledge, use, digital technologies, nutrition services, associated factors, Bujumbura, Burundi.
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Mémoire présenté et soutenu publiquement en vue de l’obtention d’un diplôme de Master en Nutrition et Santé Publique.