Implementation of an Interactive Voice Response System for Cancer Awareness in Uganda: Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer awareness is crucial for cancer care and prevention. However, cancer awareness in Uganda is low, and access to cancer information is limited.

Objective

This study aims to (1) understand the cancer awareness situation in Uganda (perceptions, beliefs, information needs, and challenges to accessing cancer information) and opinions about interactive voice response (IVR) systems; (2) develop cancer awareness messages and implement them in an IVR system; and (3) evaluate user acceptance and use of the IVR system.

Methods

A participatory design approach was adopted. To understand cancer awareness needs and challenges, 3 interviews and 7 focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with cancer health care providers, patients with cancer, caregivers and surv

SUBMITTER: Kabukye JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7872833 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature