Research Article

Investigation of Individuals' Attitudes Towards the Use of Remote Health Services: A Case Study: Ankara Province Example

Volume: 16 Number: 2 May 24, 2026
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Investigation of Individuals' Attitudes Towards the Use of Remote Health Services: A Case Study: Ankara Province Example

Abstract

Aim: This study aims to examine individuals' attitudes toward the use of remote health services in relation to various demographic factors.

Material and Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional and descriptive design. Data were collected via a survey. The study involved 501 volunteers aged 18 and over who were residents of Ankara, Türkiye. The data collection tools included a form with sociodemographic information and the “Attitude Toward Telehealth Services Scale”. The validity and reliability of this scale had already been tested.

Results: The participants had a high level of positive attitudes towards remote health services (3.54 ± 0.82). Moreover, the attitude variables showed statistically significant differences based on age (p=0.002), marital status (p=0.023) and occupational groups (p=0.002). Specifically, younger participants, single individuals, and non-healthcare professionals exhibited higher attitude scores. On the other hand, educational level (p=0.073) and gender (p=0.902) did not have a statistically significant effect on attitudes toward the use of remote health services.

Conclusion: The findings indicate that participants generally exhibited a positive attitude toward remote health services, with women demonstrating higher levels of positive attitudes compared to men. The results suggest that remote health services are widely accepted by the public and represent a significant opportunity for advancing digital health transformation.

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Ethical Statement

Ethical approval for the study was obtained from the Health Sciences Ethics Committee Çankırı Karatekin University (decision number 19, dated 23 April 2025).

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

May 24, 2026

Submission Date

July 4, 2025

Acceptance Date

February 9, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 16 Number: 2

APA
Koca, A., & Şeremet, G. G. (2026). Investigation of Individuals’ Attitudes Towards the Use of Remote Health Services: A Case Study: Ankara Province Example. Value in Health Sciences, 16(2), 294-301. https://doi.org/10.33631/sabd.1735136
AMA
1.Koca A, Şeremet GG. Investigation of Individuals’ Attitudes Towards the Use of Remote Health Services: A Case Study: Ankara Province Example. VHS. 2026;16(2):294-301. doi:10.33631/sabd.1735136
Chicago
Koca, Abdulkadir, and Gülizar Gülcan Şeremet. 2026. “Investigation of Individuals’ Attitudes Towards the Use of Remote Health Services: A Case Study: Ankara Province Example”. Value in Health Sciences 16 (2): 294-301. https://doi.org/10.33631/sabd.1735136.
EndNote
Koca A, Şeremet GG (May 1, 2026) Investigation of Individuals’ Attitudes Towards the Use of Remote Health Services: A Case Study: Ankara Province Example. Value in Health Sciences 16 2 294–301.
IEEE
[1]A. Koca and G. G. Şeremet, “Investigation of Individuals’ Attitudes Towards the Use of Remote Health Services: A Case Study: Ankara Province Example”, VHS, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 294–301, May 2026, doi: 10.33631/sabd.1735136.
ISNAD
Koca, Abdulkadir - Şeremet, Gülizar Gülcan. “Investigation of Individuals’ Attitudes Towards the Use of Remote Health Services: A Case Study: Ankara Province Example”. Value in Health Sciences 16/2 (May 1, 2026): 294-301. https://doi.org/10.33631/sabd.1735136.
JAMA
1.Koca A, Şeremet GG. Investigation of Individuals’ Attitudes Towards the Use of Remote Health Services: A Case Study: Ankara Province Example. VHS. 2026;16:294–301.
MLA
Koca, Abdulkadir, and Gülizar Gülcan Şeremet. “Investigation of Individuals’ Attitudes Towards the Use of Remote Health Services: A Case Study: Ankara Province Example”. Value in Health Sciences, vol. 16, no. 2, May 2026, pp. 294-01, doi:10.33631/sabd.1735136.
Vancouver
1.Abdulkadir Koca, Gülizar Gülcan Şeremet. Investigation of Individuals’ Attitudes Towards the Use of Remote Health Services: A Case Study: Ankara Province Example. VHS. 2026 May 1;16(2):294-301. doi:10.33631/sabd.1735136