An Integrated Framework for Disseminating Health Information to Students in Zimbabwe

Libri ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Matingwina ◽  
Jaya Raju
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Promotion Strategy ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
National University ◽  
Health Promotion Strategy ◽  
Information And Communication

AbstractUniversity students in Zimbabwe lack immediate access to accurate health information. There is lack of explicit and integrated structures for disseminating health information to students in Zimbabwe. Informed by the salutogenic theory of health, the study assessed the health information needs of students and evaluated existing health information dissemination methods at National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Zimbabwe, in developing a framework for disseminating health information. A case study strategy was used to gather data within the pragmatic paradigm of grounded constructivism. The findings reveal that students need health information on a wide range of health topics and prefer mobile electronic media, workshops, qualified health professionals and peers for their health needs. There are significant gaps between the strategies that are being used by NUST to disseminate health information and the health information needs of the students. Therefore, this paper proposes a needs-based, integrated information dissemination framework for promoting health amongst students. The proposed framework emphasizes utilization of synchronous information and communication technologies, the need for integration of activities, a viable policy, health information literacy training and the use of a mix of persuasion techniques as an effective health promotion strategy.

Rural Women's Health Information Needs: Are Technology-Based Services the Answer?

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadine C Wathen ◽  
Roma Harris
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Care Costs ◽  
Use Of Health Care

Various models of community health information delivery exist in Canada. Spiraling health care costs have many governments seeking to promote more judicious (and presumably more cost-effective) use of health care by consumers. One such method is through centralized, government-run health information services that rely heavily on information and communication technologies.

From digital citizen to digital professional

Kybernetes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (7) ◽  
pp. 1463-1477
Author(s):  
Olga Marino ◽  
Jaime Andres Gutierrez ◽  
Sandra Aguirre
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Innovative Strategy ◽  
Global Issues ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Teaching Learning

Purpose This paper aims to propose and evaluate a pedagogically sound and innovative strategy to teach a higher education course that prepares future professionals to intelligently use information and communication technologies (ICTs) in their personal and professional lives. Design/methodology/approach The conceptual framework used for the design of the course was the socio-constructivism and activity theories. The implementation of the course was evaluated using the intrinsic case study methodology by including several instruments. Findings The pedagogical strategy proposed proved to be sound, as the evaluation showed that students were able to describe, use and propose innovative uses of a wide range of cutting-edge technologies in their both everyday lives and professional settings; they also had the skills to analyse the opportunities and challenges that these presented. Moreover, students liked this innovative way of learning and ended with a positive attitude towards ICT. Originality/value Although several courses prepare students to be digital citizens or use ICT to enhance the teaching-learning process, millennials are ill prepared to use cutting-edge technologies in an innovative, responsible and critical way in their future professions. The course that was designed is original in that it goes beyond preparing digital citizens to prepare professionals in any domain to use ICT in an informed and responsible way. Moreover, it is a documented, successful example of an undergraduate universal course in a highly important current society dimension. The authors believe that its pedagogical proposal could be transferred to courses dealing with other global issues such as the environment, economy and peace.

USING ICT IN CLIL CLASSROOM AT THE TERTIARY LEVEL: ECONOMICS STUDENTS’ RESULTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 244-248
Author(s):  
D.S Tilimissova. ◽  
◽  
A.M. Yessengaliyeva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Language Competence ◽  
Technology Competency ◽  
Internet Resources ◽  
Economics Students ◽  
National University ◽  
Develop Technology ◽  
Information And Communication

The article discusses issues related to the use of information and communication technologies in the learning process in the context of Content and Language Integrated Learning. The process of implementing information technology in education is quite complex and requires deep reflection. The article discusses the possibilities of using Internet resources as a means of learning within the CLIL. The authors conducted a study on the basis of the L. N. GumilyovEurasian National University, majors: "5B050900-Finance”," 5B050800-Accounting and audit”. The methodological basis of experimental work on the development of professional foreign language competence by students of economic specialties was the concept of practiceoriented professional training as well as to develop technology competency integrated into EFL environment

scholarly journals Telehealth and Telemedicine: Clinical and Regulatory Issues

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Somesh Nigam
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
Regulatory Issues ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Society Today

No abstract available. Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of articles by Dr. Nigam on the use of digital information and communication technologies, commonly referred to as telehealth and telemedicine. In this article the author discusses clinical practice issues and the challenges of regulation and security of digital health information facing society today.

scholarly journals La colaboración mediada por tecnología como estrategia para potenciar visitas guiadas

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Analía Roxana Dávila
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Technology Centers ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
National University ◽  
Information And Communication

It is proposed to analyze the scope and limitations that Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) offer as collaboration mediators; and enhancers of innovative experiences in non-formal education spaces. To this end, it is proposed to implement a methodology mediated by ICTs to promote and achieve greater use of the guided visits to the interactive science and technology centers. The work contemplates, firstly, carrying out a bibliographic inquiry and background review of interactive science and technology centers in different Ibero-American countries and secondly, it is proposed to design a methodology to enhance collaboration mediated by technologies in the framework of visits to centers interactives and then apply this methodology to a particular case study to measure its impact. The experience will take place at the Open Science and Technology Interactive Center (CICyT) of the National University of Lanús and proposes, through a specific intervention, comparatively analyzing 3 types of guided visits: a) traditional in-person visit format, b) visit face-to-face with instance of collaboration activities without the use of technology, c) interaction mediated by ICTs prior to the visit, face-to-face visit with use of ICTs, and instance of interaction mediated by ICTs after the visit, which will then be contrasted with the antecedents and theoretical studies found in the bibliography.

scholarly journals Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Tools for Sharing of Agricultural Related Information in Osun State: Implications for Rural Information Needs

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Saheed Ige Adetunbi ◽  
A. T. Kareem ◽  
B. A. Oyebamiji
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Shared Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Tools

The study was motivated by the need to harness technological advancement to enhance agricultural production in Osun State. The study assessed the utilization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) tools for sharing of agricultural related information in Osun State, Nigeria. The study illustrated the socio economic characteristics of the Respondent, identified the available ICT tools for sharing of various agricultural related information, identified agricultural related information shared through various available ICT tools, measured the frequency of utilization of the identified ICT tools and assessed the severity of challenges encountered by Respondent in the utilization of ICT tools in the study area. Sixty percent of Extension Agents in each of the three zones in the study area were sampled. The data collected were examined using descriptive statistics tools while regression analysis was used to test the significant relationship between the socio-economic characteristics of Respondents and their frequency of utilization of ICT Tools for sharing of agricultural related information in the study areas. The analysis of the data was carried out with the use of SPSS version 22. The findings revealed that the average age of Respondents was 39 years; more than half of the respondent (67.1%) were male; most (81.4%) of the respondent were married; majority (68.6%) of the respondent were Christian; about (70%) of the respondent had tertiary education. The mean household size was 5 members per household; majority of the respondents belonged to one association or the other and they access the internet with their own data plan. Radio (wms 2.7) was ranked first as most available ICT tools for sharing information in the study area. Furthermore, information on availability and sources of farm inputs (wms2.3) was ranked most shared information while information on storage facilities (wms1.0) was ranked the least shared information by the Respondents. Also, the initial cost of procurement of ICT gadgets, cost of maintenance, risk of theft of gadget, and fluctuating power supply were the major challenges encountered with the use of various ICT tools. Regression analysis identified a significant relationship between selected socio-economic characteristics of the Respondents and frequency of Utilization of ICT Tools for sharing Agriculture related information. The study recommended use of Radio as medium through which agricultural related information should be shared bearing in mind its ease of access, little cost of procurement and maintenance, extent of reach and frequency of usage among the respondents. Provision of access to internet facility was recommended in order to afford respondents a limitless right to use information on the World Wide Web. Finally, alternative source of power to enable respondents recharge their ICT gadgets was recommended to make up for unreliable electricity supply.

CAFCLA

2015 ◽  
pp. 187-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Óscar García ◽  
Ricardo S. Alonso ◽  
Dante I. Tapia ◽  
Juan M. Corchado
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Ambient Intelligence ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Agent Technology ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Context Aware ◽  
Computer Supported Collaborative Learning ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Multi Agent

Ambient Intelligence (AmI) promotes the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in daily life in order to ease the execution of everyday tasks. In this sense, education becomes a field where AmI can improve the learning process by means of context-aware technologies. However, it is necessary to develop new tools that can be adapted to a wide range of technologies and application scenarios. Here is where Agent Technology can demonstrate its potential. This chapter presents CAFCLA, a multi-agent framework that allows developing learning applications based on the pedagogical CSCL (Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning) approach and the Ambient Intelligence paradigm. CAFCLA integrates different context-aware technologies so that learning applications designed, developed, and deployed upon it are dynamic, adaptive, and easy to use by users such as students and teachers.

The Accessibility and Problems Associated with the Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) by Fish Farmers in Rural Areas of Ondo State, Nigeria

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-52
Author(s):  
J. B. Ogunremi ◽  
P. Abraham
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Electric Power Supply ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
The Government

The study evaluated the accessibility and problems associated with the use of information and communication technologies in rural areas of Ondo State. Total sampling was used to select 92 rural fish farmers from three riverine Local Governments in the state between February and April. Questionnaire was used in data collection. Data were analyzed by the use of frequency, percentage, mean and Chi-square test. It was found that radio (96.7%), television (84.4%) and mobile phone (95.7%) were most accessible ICTs to fish farmers of which radio is the most effective (62.0%). Problems associated with the use of ICTs were electric power supply (96.7%), lack of access to ICTs (62.0%) and inadequate information on ICTs (59.8%). There were significant relationship (P<0.05) between problems associated with the use and accessibility of ICTs by fish farmers. It is recommended that the government should allow a wide range of radio broadcast options by giving opportunities for private competition provision of radio content which will allow for development input from relevant agencies.

Strategies of ICT Use for Women's Economic Empowerment

2011 ◽  
pp. 1121-1127
Author(s):  
Sonia N. Jorge
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Great Majority ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Development Tools ◽  
Major Development ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Cost

Information and communication technologies (ICT) provide a great development opportunity by contributing to information dissemination, providing an array of communication capabilities, and increasing access to technology and knowledge, among others. Access to and the cost of ICT continue to be a major development obstacle, particularly in the developing world. Despite the growth in mobile telephony, peri-urban2 and rural areas—home to a great majority of women and poor populations—continue to lack infrastructure and ICT services in general. For ICT to become meaningful development tools, ICT policy and programs must address the needs of women and the poor in general. This article discusses the main challenges and obstacles faced by women, suggests practical strategies to address those challenges and provides recommendations on how to proceed to improve the conditions leading to women’s economic empowerment.

Information and Communication Technology in Crisis and Disaster Management

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deedee Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Unmet Needs ◽  
Situational Awareness ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Management Communication ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
New Research

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) cover a wide range of telecommunication devices and applications, which facilitate the flow of information. Within crisis and disaster management, these devices and applications may be used explicitly for hazards or crisis detection, information management, communication, situational awareness, search and rescue efforts, and decision support systems. Everything from cell phones and social media to unmanned aerial vehicles and weather stations are used to collect, disseminate, and monitor various types of information and data to provide a common operating picture. ICTs are continually evolving, with new features developed and deployed at a rapid pace. This development has had a unique impact on crisis and disaster management, allowing for real-time communication and situational awareness, as well as novel approaches to simulations and training. With the near-ubiquitous use of some devices, information is also no longer held solely by government or private sector officials; ordinary citizens are also able to contribute to and disseminate information during and after crises. For some segments of the population, this ability to meaningfully contribute is not only empowering but necessary to highlight unmet needs. Throughout the evolution of ICTs, new research and practical concerns have highlighted persistent unmet needs of more vulnerable populations due to growing interdependence and integration across jurisdictional boundaries worldwide. The continued expansion of ICTs will most likely have a profound impact on this field in the future.

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