ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES BY STUDENTS OF HEALTH SCIENCES: A STUDY OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (KPIMS)

Abstract

The study inspected the use and acceptance of Electronic Information Resources (EIR) among students at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Institute of Medical Sciences (KPIMS).  The study used a quantitative research approach. The data collection instrument was a structured questionnaire refined from validated tools. The population consisted of 680 medical science students, from which a random sample of 246 was selected. The researcher distributed 260 questionnaires amongst students and received 218 questionnaires from respondents and response rate was analyzed 84%. The descriptive statistics addressed awareness, usage, and challenges, while inferential statistics (ANOVA and t-tests) analyzed demographic variations. The results showed most students were skilled in EIR use, primarily for research, often accessing resources via Android phones from hostels. Key challenges included unreliable electricity and low satisfaction, prompting recommendations for improved infrastructure and support systems.