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Title: | The Percieved Benefits of a Mobile Health Service in the Developing Country: Bangladesh |
Other Titles: | The Percieved Benefits of a Mobile Health Service |
Authors: | Ahmed, Syeda Sameen |
Advisor: | Baumann, Andrea Ladouceur, Michael Archer, Norman P. |
Department: | Global Health |
Keywords: | Mobile Health;Developing country |
Publication Date: | 2014 |
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. |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11375/16481 |
Appears in Collections: | Open Access Dissertations and Theses |
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Ahmed_Sameen_S_finalsubmission2014October_MSc.pdf | Final Thesis | 4.99 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
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