Users’ Perspective of the Implementation of District Health Information System Version 2 (DHIS2) In Nigeria (Published)
Health information system (HIS) is an integral and major thrust of the health system in Nigeria as recognized by the 2006 National Health Policy. In 2010, Nigeria adopted the use of web-based software District Health Information System, Version 2 (DHIS2) as the platform for the National Health Management Information System. The research aim at implementation of DHIS2 in Nigeria while identifying the barriers and facilitators to implementation of DHIS2 in Nigeria A cross-sectional study was conducted on 107 primary healthcare workers across Nigeria. The sample was obtained by a simple random sampling technique. Qualitative data were obtained by a convenience sample selection of DHIS2 leads and focal persons at the LGA, state, and national level for key informant interviews (KII) and Fisher’s Exact test to compare impact measures with respondents’ characteristics The perspective of the DHIS2 was based on the individual impact of the DHIS2; organizational impact; perception of DHIS2 information quality; perception of DHIS2 system quality; user’s satisfaction with the DHIS2 platform; and opportunity for capacity improvement. These constructs demonstrated a good level of internal consistency based on Cronbach’s alpha (alpha >0.7) measure of reliability except for the information quality which 76.6% reported to be poor. The findings of this research indicated that this system quality is strong, however, information quality was rated poor which could have contributed to low levels of utilization of DHIS2 data for various forms of reporting. Therefore, Further study is hereby recommended to evaluate the reliability and completeness of data reporting since the operationalization of DHIS2 in Nigeria.
Keywords: DHIS2, Healthcare, Impact, facilitators, health information
Nursing Students’ Perception of Facilitators, Barriers and Value of Computer-Based Test for Licensure Examination in Akwa-Ibom (Published)
Computer-based test (CBT) refers to delivery assessment with computer as an alternative to using pen and paper method. CBT has been recognised as a solution to the entire globe’s greatest testing challenges. However, in spite of the benefits, its full adoption and implementation for examinations by the Nursing and Midwifery Council in Nigeria is emerging. The study aimed at assessing Nursing Students’ perception of the facilitators, barriers and value of Computer-Based Test for licensure examinations in Akwa- Ibom. A descriptive design was used for the research. Three research questions and hypotheses were developed to guide the study. Sample size consisted of 218 (n1=139, n2=79) participant’s final year who had used CBT during their examinations. Data were collected through personal administration of self-developed questionnaire to the respondents Data obtained were compiled, coded and entered into SPSS version 25 for analysis. Means and standard deviation were used as descriptive statistics to analyse the research questions, while the hypotheses were tested using t-test. Findings revealed that n1- 65.97% and n2-68.9% agreed that adequate training facilitates Computer-Based Test. 65.69% and 69.91% respectively agreed that interruption of power supply is a barrier to CBT.65.76% and 66.08% agreed that points cannot be expressed well in CBT. Results showed that the p-value were greater than 0.05 level of significance, the null hypotheses were accepted. Nursing Students had high perception of facilitators, agreed that there are barriers in the use of Computer-Based Test, and they had an agreed value of Computer-Based Test for licensure examinations in Akwa –Ibom
Keywords: Barriers, Computer Based Test, Nursing Students, Perception, facilitators, value