An adoption model of mHealth applications that promote physical activity
- Authors: Ndayizigamiye, Patrick , Kante, Macire , Shingwenyana, Shalati
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: mHealth , South Africa , Physical activity
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/450316 , uj:39579 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/23311908.2020.1764703 , Citation: Ndayizigamiye, P., Kante, M. & Shingwenyana, S. 2020. An adoption model of mHealth applications that promote physical activity.
- Description: Abstract: Physical activity is one of the ways to promote a healthy and balanced life. There is growing evidence that physical activity can be promoted through the use of mHealth applications. However, the adoption of such applications is influenced by many factors. This study investigates these factors and the relationship among them to propose a model for the adoption of mHealth applications that promote physical activity. The study has adopted two theoretical lenses as the guiding frameworks, namely the Diffusion of Innovation Theory and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology. Data has been collected from a convenient sample of 140 respondents from South Africa, using a survey questionnaire. The Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) has been used to assess the proposed model. The results have revealed that awareness, effort expectancy, social influence and behavioural intention explain 35.3% of the variance of the use behaviour towards adopting mHealth applications that promote physical activity in South Africa. Hence, this study recommends that any...
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An analysis of information and communication technology policy for agriculture in Mali
- Authors: Kante, Macire , Ndayizigamiye, Patrick
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: ICT policy , Agricultural productivity , Extension services
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/459687 , uj:40878 , Citation: Kante, M. & Ndayizigamiye, P. 2020. An analysis of information and communication technology policy for agriculture in Mali.
- Description: Abstract: To harness the potential of information and communication technologies (ICTs), developing countries need to develop national ICT policies that serve as frameworks for integrating ICTs in all spheres of society. In the absence of such policies, there is often a lack of coordination of ICT-led interventions which often leads to a waste of resources. Thus, there is always a need to define a national framework for the promotion and application of ICTs in various sectors of a country’s economy. The purpose of this study was to analyse the national ICT policy regarding the field of agriculture in Mali. The study adopted the theory of knowledge as its guiding theoretical framework. In addition, this study adopted a qualitative research method as data was collected using policy documents and semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using the qualitative content analysis (QCA) method with the aid of NVIVO version 12 software. The results showed that Mali had two policy documents that articulated the country’s strategy towards the use of ICTs in the agricultural sector...
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Internet of medical things, policies and geriatrics: An analysis of the national digital health strategy for South Africa 2019–2024 from the policy triangle framework perspective
- Authors: Kante, Macire , Ndayizigamiye, Patrick
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Internet of medical things , IoMT , eHealth
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/489387 , uj:44620 , Citation: Kante, M. and Ndayizigamiye, P., 2021. Internet of Medical Things, Policies and Geriatrics: An Analysis of the National Digital Health Strategy for South Africa 2019-2024 from the Policy Triangle Framework Perspective. Scientific African, p.e00759. , DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2021.e00759
- Description: Abstract: Policies are a cornerstone for the effective implementation of a strategy. In the health- care context, policies should not only highlight a country’s vision towards the provision of healthcare but also identify the mechanisms through which such provision will be dis- pensed and the target beneficiaries. In addition, information technologies have been ac- knowledged as important media for healthcare delivery. Moreover, as the world’s popula- tion is ageing, there is a need for a renewed focus on elderly healthcare. It is in this con- text that this paper investigated the National Digital Health Strategy for South Africa (2019–2024) concerning the provision of healthcare to the elderly and the use of the Internet of Medical Things in healthcare provision using the Policy Triangle Framework as the theo- retical lens. Findings revealed that the country’s digital health strategy is comprehensive and, therefore, could be used as a gauge for the formulation of electronic health strategies that make provision for the use of emerging technologies in developing countries.
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Perceptions of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises’ owners on services provided by the supporting institutions in South Africa
- Authors: Khoase, Refiloe , Derera, Evelyn , McArthur, Brian , Ndayizigamiye, Patrick
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: SMMEs , Supporting institutions , Services provided
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/399467 , uj:33295 , Citation: Khoase, R. et al. 2019. Perceptions of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises’ owners on services provided by the supporting institutions in South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: In South Africa (SA), there are public and private institutions that have been put in place to encourage the start-up and growth of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs). There is a need to evaluate the impact of the services provided by these institutions to identify the gap(s) that need to be filled and suggest areas where there is a need for improvement. This study used a quantitative research approach. From a sample of 384 SMMEs from the Pietermaritzburg city in SA, this paper assesses SMMEs’ satisfaction vis à vis the services provided by the supporting institutions. Specifically, the paper seeks to identify the relationship between the frequency of receiving support from the institutions and SMMEs’ satisfaction. Spearman correlation and multiple regression analyses were used to depict the significance and the effect of receiving support from supporting institutions on SMMEs’ satisfaction. Findings reveal that the frequency of receiving networking support, training, business advice and funding is significantly correlated with SMMEs’ satisfaction while the frequency of receiving guidance on licensing procedures, assistance with access to business premises is not. This paper suggests a regression model that could assist supporting institutions in their attempt to increase SMMEs’ satisfaction.
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Strategies used to address challenges encountered during website development in South Africa
- Authors: Chivinge, Josephine R. , Dube, Shopee , Ndayizigamiye, Patrick
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Website development , 7Cs framework , Website development challenges
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/489403 , uj:44622 , Citation: Chivinge, J.R., Dube, S. & Ndayizigamiye, P., 2021, ‘Strategies used to address challenges encountered during website development in South Africa’, South African Journal of Information Management 23(1), a1373. https://doi.org/10.4102/ sajim.v23i1.1373 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/sajim.v23i1.1373 , ISSN: (Online) 1560-683X
- Description: Abstract: Background: Whether a website design is a simple static page of plain text, a complex e-commerce matrix or a progressive web application, the journey is riddled with challenges. In terms of online users, every second counts when interacting with a website. It is estimated that 2 seconds is the acceptable webpage loading latency that users are willing to tolerate before abandoning a webpage. Users expect web applications to be more usable, reliable, secure, personalised and context-aware. Objectives: This study sought to identify the challenges faced and the strategies used during website development, and to then map a conceptual framework to address these challenges. Method: The 7Cs framework was the theoretical framework underpinning the study. Based on qualitative research, 12 website developers were sampled in Gauteng Province, South Africa, using non-probability sampling methods. Results: The 7Cs Website Development Scheme (7CWDS) charted from the research findings shows that the following strategies are essential in overcoming website development challenges: (1) good communication between developer and client, (2) agile planning and acceptance of project scope, (3) creation of website drafts and acceptance, (4) flexible website designs, (5) agile website development using a step-by-step approach, (6) website connections to Google Analytics, (7) connecting website to social media and (8) website cybersecurity scanning and testing. Conclusion: The study developed the 7CWDS as a toolkit that underlines critical strategies to address common challenges in website development, and presents them in a logical hierarchy and order of execution
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