African Oral History Quarterly

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Adoption and Impact Metrics of mHealth Technologies on Malaria Treatment in Remote Uganda: An Analysis

Isaac Okello, Kyambogo University, Kampala Mary Namugai, Kyambogo University, Kampala Jane Nakiga, Department of Research, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Patrick Onyango, Department of Advanced Studies, Kyambogo University, Kampala
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18852680
Published: June 27, 2007

Abstract

Mobile health technologies (mHealth) have emerged as a promising tool for improving healthcare delivery in remote areas, particularly for diseases like malaria. The analysis is based on secondary data from health records and surveys conducted across different regions of Uganda. There was a significant increase in mobile phone usage for health information, with over 40% of respondents using mHealth apps to access malaria-related resources. While mHealth technologies showed promise, there were challenges related to infrastructure and user engagement that need further exploration. Investment should be directed towards improving internet connectivity in remote areas and enhancing user education programmes to maximise the benefits of mHealth for malaria treatment.

How to Cite

Isaac Okello, Mary Namugai, Jane Nakiga, Patrick Onyango (2007). Adoption and Impact Metrics of mHealth Technologies on Malaria Treatment in Remote Uganda: An Analysis. African Oral History Quarterly, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18852680

Keywords

Geographic Terms: Ugandan Methodological Terms: Evaluation Quantitative Qualitative Theoretical Terms: Technology Adoption Diffusion of Innovations Health Informatics Relevant Academic UgandanEvaluationDiffusion of InnovationsHealth InformaticsMobile Health Information Technologies (mHealth)Technology Adoption

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