Abstract:
The study investigated how mobile phone technology is appropriated in two selected
CHPS compounds in the Effutu municipality. The study was underpinned by the
Technology Appropriation Model. Data was collected through a semi-structured
interview and analysed thematically. The findings showed that users appropriated
mobile technology through WhatsApp, Voice notes and Video calls. In spite of the
problem of poor connectivity and knowledge gap associated with mobile phone
technology appropriation, it enhanced the reduction of maternal mortality rates,
allows for easy payments, provides users with a lot of satisfaction, and access to
information. It recommended that efforts should be made and policies put in place to
fully embrace and utilise mobile technology appropriation in the healthcare delivery
systems. The study concludes that the appropriation of mobile technology is very
relevant and useful in curbing maternal deaths. It may enable Ghana to meet the SDG
3 by 2030 if it is well implemented.
Description:
A dissertation in the Department of Communication and Media Studies,
Faculty of Foreign Languages Education, submitted to the
School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the award of the degree of
Master Philosophy
(Communication and Media Studies)
in the University of Education, Winneba
JULY, 2020
