Application of information and communication technology (ICT) in health information access and dissemination in Uganda

This paper reports on a study which assessed the application of information and communication technologies (ICT) in health information access and dissemination in Uganda. The project focused not only on information obtainable through libraries for research, teaching, learning and practice, but also...

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Published in:Journal of librarianship and information science 2006-03, Vol.38 (1), p.45-55
Main Authors: Omona, Walter, Ikoja-Odongo, Robert
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access to Information
Communications technology
Computer Literacy
Costs
Exact sciences and technology
Foreign Countries
Health
Health care
Health Services
Information and communication sciences
Information Dissemination
Information Literacy
Information science. Documentation
Information Technology
Internet
Interviews
Librarians
Library and information science. General aspects
Medicine
Questionnaires
Sciences and techniques of general use
Surveys
Telecommunications
Uganda
Use and user studies. Information needs
Users (Information)
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Summary:This paper reports on a study which assessed the application of information and communication technologies (ICT) in health information access and dissemination in Uganda. The project focused not only on information obtainable through libraries for research, teaching, learning and practice, but also on ICT applications concerned with the administration and planning of health services in Uganda. A thematic analysis highlighted the current state of ICT applications, the extent of applications, the roles played and problems faced. The paper further explores areas where it is used most, cost of accessing information, user profile, ICT literacy, quality of services and telemedicine in the country. It concludes that a number of challenges must be addressed if the full benefit of the use and application of ICT in health information access and dissemination is to be realized in Uganda, and draws the attention of all the stakeholders in the health sector to the need to support and promote ICT as the most effective tool for health information access and dissemination.
ISSN:0961-0006
1741-6477
DOI:10.1177/0961000606060959