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PERCEPTIONS OF DIGITALIZATION AND DIGITAL LITERACY AMONG HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

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Maja Lazović Orcid logo ,
Maja Lazović

Institute of Public Health of Vojvodina , Novi Sad , Serbia

Ivona Martinović Orcid logo ,
Ivona Martinović

Institute of Public Health of Vojvodina , Novi Sad , Serbia

Kristina Stamenković Orcid logo ,
Kristina Stamenković

Institute of Public Health of Vojvodina , Novi Sad , Serbia

Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad , Novi Sad , Serbia

Mioljub Ristić Orcid logo
Mioljub Ristić
Contact Mioljub Ristić

Institute of Public Health of Vojvodina , Novi Sad , Serbia

Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad , Novi Sad , Serbia

Abstract

This study aimed to assess employees’ self-perception of digital literacy levels, participation in digital skills training, and satisfaction with the current state of digitalization within the healthcare institution. A cross-sectional study was conducted among employees in the Institute of Public Health of Vojvodina (IPHV) from December 2024 to February 2025, using an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire. The analysis included demographic characteristics, self-perceived levels of digital literacy, and perceived impact of digitalization on daily work activities. The response rate was 62%, and the research involved 156 respondents. Our findings showed that 24.4% of respondents had attended some digital skills training. Women were less likely to have attended digital courses compared to men (19.7% vs. 41.2%), while the youngest respondents (under 25 years old) were more likely to have participated in training programs. Participants with a master’s degree, doctoral degree, or specialist studies were strongly associated with higher digital training attendance compared to those with a high school education (p = 0.0001, p = 0.0001, and p = 0.0082, respectively). A statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) was found in satisfaction with the current level of digitalization in the institution, with physicians reporting the highest satisfaction. The results of our study underscore the need for additional education and support in digitalization, particularly for older employees and administrative staff, to improve their job satisfaction.

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