Pan African Journal of Media, Data, and Information Literacy

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Designing Accessible User Interfaces for Low-Literacy Populations in Zambian Contexts

Lupande Lubezimu, Department of Cybersecurity, University of Zambia, Lusaka Bombo Banda, University of Zambia, Lusaka Mwale Musonda, Department of Software Engineering, Mulungushi University Chifundo Chipungu, Department of Data Science, Zambia Agricultural Research Institute (ZARI)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18848343
Published: April 24, 2007

Abstract

{ "background": "Low-literacy populations in Zambia face significant challenges accessing digital services effectively.", "purposeandobjectives": "To design accessible user interfaces for low-literacy Zambians, focusing on usability and inclusivity.", "methodology": "A mixed-methods approach combining qualitative interviews with quantitative surveys to gauge user preferences and needs.", "findings": "Users preferred visual over text-based interfaces in 85% of cases tested (n=200), indicating a clear preference for non-verbal cues.", "conclusion": "The design guidelines developed will enhance digital accessibility for Zambian low-literacy populations, improving service uptake and user satisfaction.", "recommendations": "Implement the designed interfaces in existing digital platforms to ensure widespread adoption and effectiveness.", "keywords": "User Interfaces, Low-Literacy Populations, Accessibility Design", "contributionstatement": "This study introduces a novel statistical model for designing accessible interfaces based on user preference data." } { "background": "Low-literacy populations in Zambia face significant challenges accessing digital services effectively.", "purposeandobjectives": "To design accessible user interfaces for low-literacy Zambians, focusing on usability and inclusivity.", "methodology": "A mixed-methods approach combining qualitative interviews with quantitative surveys to gauge user preferences and needs.", "findings": "Users preferred visual over text-based interfaces in 85% of cases tested (n=200), indicating a clear preference for non-verbal cues.", "conclusion": "The design guidelines developed will enhance digital accessibility for Zambian low-literacy populations, improving service uptake and user satisfaction.", "recommendations": "Implement the designed interfaces in existing digital platforms to ensure widespread adoption and effectiveness.", "keywords": "User Interfaces, Low-Literacy Populations, Accessibility Design", "contributionstatement": "This study introduces a novel statistical model for designing accessible interfaces based on user preference data." }

How to Cite

Lupande Lubezimu, Bombo Banda, Mwale Musonda, Chifundo Chipungu (2007). Designing Accessible User Interfaces for Low-Literacy Populations in Zambian Contexts. Pan African Journal of Media, Data, and Information Literacy, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18848343

Keywords

Sub-SaharanAfricanAwarenessMultimodalAccessibility

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