Table 2

Bivariate (cross-tabulation) analysis of sociodemographic characteristics and efficient use of LHIMS by respondents

VariableEfficiency
InefficientModerately efficientHighly efficientP value
SexFreq. (%)Freq. (%)Freq. (%)
 Female186 (26.9)282 (40.8)223 (32.3)0.022
 Male148 (34.0)172 (39.5)115 (26.4)
Age
 20–29160 (30.0)225 (42.20)148 (27.80)0.610
 30–39148 (29.20)196 (38.70)163 (32.10)
 ≥4026 (30.20)33 (38.40)27 (31.40)
Educational qualification
 Certificate holder43 (33.1)51 (39.2)36 (27.7)0.004
 Diploma/Higher National Diploma125 (27.4)166 (36.3)166 (36.3)
 Degree166 (30.8)237 (44.0)136 (25.2)
Years of work experience
 ≤1 year120 (32.8)148 (40.4)98 (26.8)0.040
 2–5 years157 (30.0)215 (41.1)151 (28.9)
 ≥6 years57 (24.1)91 (38.4)89 (37.6)
  • Source: Agyemang, 2021.

  • LHIMS, lightwave health information management system.