Information behaviour of primary health care providers in rural Uganda :An interaction-value model
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Date
2007
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Journal of documentation.
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the accessibility and use of health information
among primary health care providers. The study focused on women and health workers’ experiences
with information in rural Uganda.
Design/methodology/approach – Face-to-face interviews (82) were conducted using an interview
schedule that consisted of open questions and one relating to health information critical incidents. A
holistic inductive paradigm was used with a grounded theory analysis. An “Interaction-value model”
emerged from the study. The model was driven by the value and impact of information, unlike
previous information models which have been driven by information needs.
Findings – The findings have a number of implications for improving information provision, and
further research.
Originality/value – This study has demonstrated that, although an information need could trigger
off an information activity, the subsequent information processes could only be sustained by the value
of information. The study has also shown that health workers were generally active information
seekers, whereas women were mainly passive.
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Information modelling, Primary care, Women, Rural areas
Citation
Musoke, M. G. (2007). Information behaviour of primary health care providers in rural Uganda: An interaction‐value model. Journal of documentation.