The impact of modern technology in limiting the spread of epidemics in health facilities in Najran

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The study aimed to identify the impact of Modern Technology in Limiting the Spread of Epidemics in Health Facilities in Najran.

This study relied on the descriptive research approach and the field approach, where the researcher conducted a desk survey and explored previous theoretical and field trends related to the content of the study, its variables, dimensions, and building the theoretical framework for it.

A questionnaire used a tool that was applied to (250) individuals of administrative workers in Health Facilities in Najran .The study results showed that there is a high degree of appreciation for Information Technology in Health Facilities in Najran.

The study showed that Modern Electronic Programs was in the first rank, while in the second rank came after Application of Health Information Systems, and in the third rank was the Intranet, where those dimensions were at a high level of appreciation.

In the fourth and final rank came after the Internet at moderate level of appreciation.

The study also found a significant relationship between information technology (Internet, Intranet, modern electronic programs, application of health information systems) and Spread of Epidemics in government hospitals in the Najran region .In light of the results, the study recommended to limiting the spread of epidemics in health facilities in Najran