NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF THE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM IN THE MEXICAN INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SECURITY

摘要: The IMSS is updating their information systems. epidemiological systems are one of the most important sources to define health policies.We analyzed epidemiologistsi¦ needs systems; described utilization these systems, and explored attitudes towards computer applications.During summer 2002 we applied a survey. We included epidemiologists who were active workers excluded participants that answered less than 80% questionnaire.From 467 34.7% females, age 46.56(„b5.92), 99.4% physicians, 48% work in primary care units. Epidemiologists have been performing current position 7.86 years (iO6.02). Almost 67% computer, 22.3% e-mail 35.3% Internet access.Those with computers access spent time filling forms more doing data processing. technology developed stronger networks communications channels those didni¦t.Just 13% published at least article, 1.83 times didni¦t, 34% research activities, did 1.65 activities without, 1.74 didni¦t.Epidemiologistsi¦ opinion about accuracy wasni¦t influenced by (X2= 60.86, p<.001), (X2=1.94, p=.20) p=.16).Epidemiologists opined 23% notification slow didni¦t (X2=1.20, p=.27) and, agreed 38% (X2=2.65, p=.10) 68% (X2=5.36, p=.02).Epidemiologists 30% accurate (X2=1.31, p=.25) 1.54 (X2=3.83, p=.05).There wereni¦t differences among agreement convenience applications, as well consequences applications. There age, gender, job position, working opinions desirability Epidemiologistsi¦ but be improved some areas. was acceptance toward IHC public health.