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Table 1 Hypothesized relationships between the personal computer penetration and independent variables in equation 1

From: E-health: Determinants, opportunities, challenges and the way forward for countries in the WHO African Region

Independent variables

Variable coefficient

Expected Sign

Studies from which the hypothesized signs are based

Adult literacy (Education)

β1

Positive

Valleta & MacDonald [16];Quibria et al [15];Chinn MD & Fairlie [17];Dewan et al [18]

Per capita income

β2

Positive

Valleta & MacDonald [16];Quibria et al [15];Kiiski & Pahjola [19];Dewan et al [18]

Regulatory quality

β3

Positive

Chinn MD & Fairlie [17]

Total number of internet users

β4

Positive

Kiiski & Pahjola [19];

Total population

β5

Positive

Chinn MD & Fairlie [17]