Adoption of Technology on Improving Community Health Centres Services: A Case of Community Health Workers in Nyamagana District.

Bundala, William (2020) Adoption of Technology on Improving Community Health Centres Services: A Case of Community Health Workers in Nyamagana District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study assessed adoption of technology particularly on Health Information Technology on improving Community Health Centres services. The study was carried out in Nyamagana District in Mwanza City Council. Three objectives this study was; to identify factors influencing adoption and use of health information technology of health workers; to assess challenges facing CHW towards adoption of health information technology; and to examine perceptions of health workers towards adoption of health information technology in community health centres. Cross-section research design was adopted under guidance of three theories; Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Diffusion Innovation Model (DIM) and Unified Theory of Acceptance of Technology Model (UTAUT). Sample sizes of 120 respondents were picked and responded to questionnaires and interviews. Findings revealed that, factors which influence adoption and use of HIT included IT knowledge, attitude, ICT infrastructure, training, fund availability, and experience. However, adoption of HIT is constrained by several challenges which specifically associates with education level, lack of ICT skills, English language barrier, limited ICT resources, and lack of financial support. In addition, findings disclosed that, perceived factors including perceived usefulness of HIT, perceived ease of use of health technology, social influence, and facilitating conditions significantly influence adoption of health information technology. The study recommends government and policymakers to develop a unique approach to safeguard an appropriate e-Health domestic plan as well as financing for the application of HIT.

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