College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS)http://hdl.handle.net/10570/222024-03-28T15:45:52Z2024-03-28T15:45:52ZAccess and use of print newspapers at Makerere University Main Library UgandaKobusingye, Carolinehttp://hdl.handle.net/10570/70602019-01-04T09:34:20Z2018-01-01T00:00:00ZAccess and use of print newspapers at Makerere University Main Library Uganda
Kobusingye, Caroline
The study examined access and use of print newspapers at Makerere University Main Library
The objectives of the study were to: establish users’ preference for different types of
newspapers; identify the type of information users seek from the newspapers; establish users’
preferences for print or online newspapers, identify the challenges encountered, if any, by
both users and staff and propose strategies for improvement. The study adopted a mixed
research approach. Convenient and purposive samplings were used to collect data from users
who frequently visited the two newspaper sections of the Main Library and staff who worked
in those sections. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview methods.
Findings showed that participants in this study had different reasons for preferring certain
newspaper titles and versions. The New Vision was the most preferred newspaper (43%)
followed by the Daily Monitor (33%), then Observer (14%) and Red Pepper (10%). The
study participants sought a variety of information from the newspapers that included: current
affairs, politics, jobs, business, fashion, lifestyles and leisure. Regarding newspaper formats
or versions, the majority of the participants (62%) preferred printed to online newspapers but
there were some challenges faced in accessing print newspapers namely: limited copies,
missing newspaper issues and or pages, and the newspaper sections’ restricted opening hours.
Consequently, 38% of the participants preferred online to print newspapers although the
unstable internet, the limited number of computers, abridged online versions and limited
internet search skills were major challenges that affected access and use of online newspapers
if adopted. They also highlighted the following advantages of online version: multiple access,
simultaneous access as well as immediate sharing of views and opinions. The participants
recognised the general IT infrastructure improvements at Makerere University Main Library
in recent years, such as the Learning Commons and the extended Local Area Network that
had greatly increased online access, although the number of students tended to overwhelm the
existing facilities. Makerere University in general should revisit its expenditure on print
newspapers vis-a-vis subscription to online versions. The savings accrued could be used for
other reading or scholarly materials. The study, therefore, further recommended a Return on
Investment study at Makerere University Library as an area for further research.
2018-01-01T00:00:00ZAccess to sexual and reproductive health information among adolescents: a case study of Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU)Kasumba, Geofreyhttp://hdl.handle.net/10570/123172023-11-03T14:17:44Z2023-10-01T00:00:00ZAccess to sexual and reproductive health information among adolescents: a case study of Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU)
Kasumba, Geofrey
This study examined access to Sexual Reproductive Health Information among adolescents at three Reproductive Health Uganda clinics. The objectives of the study were to: establish the information needs of adolescents, identify sources of SRHR information, examine how adolescents access SRHR information and establish the challenges adolescents face while accessing SRHR information. The study adopted a descriptive survey design research approach. Stratified and purposive samplings were used to select the adolescents and health workers from whom to collect data respectively. Data was collected using questionnaires and key informant interviews. The findings revealed that 56% of adolescents access SRH information to make informed decision about their health. The most preferred means of information for adolescents is telephones (12.9%) and meetings (28.8%). Adolescents that preferred to receive information from friends, parents and teachers were 24%, while 22% preferred receiving information from counsellors, doctors and health workers including nurses and in charges at the health facilities. On the other hand, 34% suggested that Radios, Newspapers, Televisions, Internet, Magazines and SMS would be the preferred ways through which information on SRHR should be availed to them. The challenges faced while accessing SRH information included: adolescents receiving information through rumors (40.9%), low knowledge on how to approach and search for information on SRH (31%), lack of interest in SRH information (34%) and Poor infrastructure like power, telephone, postal services, which limit access to SRH information (31.7%). Suggestions were made towards improving access to SRH information at RHU and these included: cascading the Peer-to-peer information approach, availing alternative sources of information and provision of trainings among others. In conclusion, this study identified gaps in information utilisation, access, usage of sources of information and the different information needs of adolescents which vary according to the age bracket of adolescents and mostly influences by their peers. As part of the recommendations of the study, it was noted that there is need for the society to devote time and resources to ensure that the adolescents acquire the desired information from trained personnel to assist make informed decision on Reproductive Health Rights, also the study recommends that parents should be the primary source of information to adolescents since they spend most of the time with them
A dissertation submitted to the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of a Master of Science In Information Science of Makerere University
2023-10-01T00:00:00ZAddressing the challenges of the information and knowledge societies : the case for optimum curriculum in the SCECSAL RegionKigongo-Bukenya, I. M. N.http://hdl.handle.net/10570/7252021-11-26T06:59:28Z2004-01-01T00:00:00ZAddressing the challenges of the information and knowledge societies : the case for optimum curriculum in the SCECSAL Region
Kigongo-Bukenya, I. M. N.
The paper rotates on the question whether Information Management (IM) curriculum is equally appropriate for Knowledge Management (KM). Using the Conceptual Framework of Knowledge Management Processes (CFKMP), the concepts "Information Management" and "Knowledge Management" are explained and related in the context of optimum curriculum. The processes/activities of information management and knowledge management are examined to identify similarities or differences and to establish the base of knowledge and competencies/skills required. Based on Coral (2005) and comparative analysis of other literature, it is estimated that both IM and KM professionals require similar knowledge and skills competencies. It is deduced therefore that the same curricula would be appropriate for both. The paper further suggests that two strategies could be adapted in teaching of such curricula. The first would be the core-elective approach, whereby IM and KM are taught as electives along the core required by the information profession. The second would be the specialization strategy approach by which IM and KM are taught as different programmes.
Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa Library and Information Associations (SCECSAL XVII)
2004-01-01T00:00:00ZAn adherence monitoring system in antiretroviral therapyOtine, Charles Danielhttp://hdl.handle.net/10570/3722021-11-26T07:04:08Z2007-05-01T00:00:00ZAn adherence monitoring system in antiretroviral therapy
Otine, Charles Daniel
This study investigated the use of a Multi-dimensional system to improve adherence monitoring in antiretroviral therapy (ART). The high adherence levels required during patient therapy and the consequences of adherence failures (virus mutation to drug resistant strains, treatment failure, fatality) necessitated this study, with the hope that the development of a system would provide a basis for deployment of similar systems in other ART providing centers. An ART providing health centre (Mbuya reach out) was selected as a case study, with data collected from the centre used as a basis for the system design, development, testing and validation. Data was gathered through interviews, content analysis and direct observation; the rational unified process (RUP) of system development was then used to develop the system. Unified modeling Language (UML) was used to document the system development process, producing artifacts such as use case models, domain models, collaboration diagrams and System sequence diagrams. The final system was entirely implemented in open source (MySQL and PHP) and hosted to an online web server with the findings revealing that adherence monitoring can indeed be improved by using the system, but there is still need for further research in protecting the data and the tweaking of the system to enable monitoring not only for adults but for children as well. It is recommended that leading ART providing centers in conjunction with Ministry of health champion the use of the system by training users to exploit the functionality of the system, and encourage use of the system with a goal of developing a comprehensive information base for future studies on adherence.
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Masters of Science Degree in Computer Science of Makerere University.
2007-05-01T00:00:00Z