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DC Field | Value | Language |
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dc.contributor.advisor | Baumann, Andrea | - |
dc.contributor.advisor | Ladouceur, Michael | - |
dc.contributor.advisor | Archer, Norman P. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Ahmed, Syeda Sameen | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2014-11-27T17:45:38Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2014-11-27T17:45:38Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2014 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11375/16481 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Background. The use of mobile technology has become more prevalent within the delivery of healthcare (m-health) within the developing world. Its use is considered convenient and innovative, but little is known about its effectiveness. Although promising, there is a lack of literature pertaining to its overall effectiveness. Purpose. This study takes the perspectives of threes groups of key stakeholders to describe the m-health service and the perceived benefits of using the mobile health technology implemented by BRAC in the urban slums of Korail, within the capital city: Dhaka, Bangladesh. Methods. The study uses an exploratory descriptive case study design. The methodology includes demographic questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews. The sample included three groups: the BRAC developers, the community health workers (CHWs) and the villagers. Conclusion. This study described the perspectives of those involved with the service, defining the m-health service as well as highlighting four major themes: strengths and benefits, knowledge and awareness, challenges and barriers and areas of improvement. The emerging themes found in the study provide paradigms of what to expect when implementing pilot m-health innovation and suggests direction for growth and sustainability. | en_US |
dc.subject | Mobile Health | en_US |
dc.subject | Developing country | en_US |
dc.title | The Percieved Benefits of a Mobile Health Service in the Developing Country: Bangladesh | en_US |
dc.title.alternative | The Percieved Benefits of a Mobile Health Service | en_US |
dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
dc.contributor.department | Global Health | en_US |
dc.description.degreetype | Thesis | en_US |
dc.description.degree | Master of Science (MSc) | en_US |
dc.description.layabstract | The purpose of the study is to understand the new mobile health (m-health) service started by BRAC in the urban slums of Dhaka Bangladesh. This is carried out by asking questions to the people who use the service the most: the BRAC developers, the community health workers (CHWs) and the villagers. | en_US |
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Ahmed_Sameen_S_finalsubmission2014October_MSc.pdf | Final Thesis | 4.99 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
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