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Adoption of Free Open Source Geographic Information System Solution for Health Sector in Zanzibar Tanzania

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dc.creator Bakar, Abubakar D.
dc.creator Kimaro, Honest C.
dc.creator Sultan, Abu Bakar
dc.creator Hamiar, Sleiman
dc.date 2016-05-06T14:14:56Z
dc.date 2016-05-06T14:14:56Z
dc.date 2014
dc.date.accessioned 2018-03-27T08:52:54Z
dc.date.available 2018-03-27T08:52:54Z
dc.identifier 1178-4407
dc.identifier http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/1871
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/1871
dc.description The study aims at developing in-depth understanding on how Open Source Geographic Information System technology is used to provide solutions for data visualization in the health sector of Zanzibar, Tanzania. The study focuses on implementing the health visualization solutions for the purpose of bridging the gap during the transition period from proprietary software to the Free Open-Source Software using Key Indicator Data System. The developed tool facilitates data integration between the two District Health Information Software versions and hence served as a gateway solution during the transition process. Implementation challenges that include outdated spatial data and the reluctance of the key users in coping with the new Geographical Information System technologies were also identified. Participatory action research and interviews were used in understanding the requirements for the new tool to facilitate the smooth system development for better health service delivery.
dc.language en
dc.publisher JHIDC
dc.subject Free Open Source Software
dc.subject Geographical Information System
dc.subject Health Information System
dc.subject District Health Information Software
dc.subject Participatory Research
dc.title Adoption of Free Open Source Geographic Information System Solution for Health Sector in Zanzibar Tanzania
dc.type Journal Article, Peer Reviewed


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