A web-based system for providing HIV information in Uganda
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Date
2006-02
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Kampala International University ,College of computer and information technology
Abstract
Information and technology are ever-changing characteristics of the world in which
we live. This study set out to produce an information system to give a single point of
access through a web interface for HIV information. The system development and
implementation sought to achieve the following objectives, to develop a web-based
Information system to provide comprehensive HIV information, to assess the role of
Open Source Software in developing HIV Information System, Provision for
downloadable hypermedia information in audio format (podcast) and video format
(webcast), To develop a web portal that enhances interactivity between
stakeholders of HIV/AIDS Information System. and affordability is another objective
for this project, where, some one will just pay a small fee in the café, in order to get
some HIV information.
The questions that guided the study were as follows; Is there any existing webbased
information systems providing HIV information? How easy can H/V
information be obtained or accessed?
The study covered HIV non-government organizations (NGOs), schools and the
general public in Uganda. Since HIV/AIDS is independent of age, this project
focused on age brackets of 13 years+, given the fact that, at that age, people knew
how to read, and could use the computer.
The study utilized website usability evaluation methods to determine if their
websites are useful and usable. And if they were not, how to make them as such?
How to improve their usability? To assess website usability, HIV NGO’s refer to
various evaluation methods that help in assessing it. There are several evaluation
methods to estimate website usability, from simple questionnaires to user testing.
In the findings of the study, the study achieved the objective of developing a web-based
Information System to provide comprehensive HIV information. It also
achieved the objective of accessing the impact of Open Source Software on the
prevalence of HIV in developing countries —case study is Uganda. The study further
achieved the objective of Affordability is another objective for this project, where,
someone will just pay a small fee in the café, in order to get some HIV information.
The study recommends that to add high database functionalities and that to add
more content.
Description
A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Science in Computer Science of Kampala International University
Keywords
A web-based system, HIV information