http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/5 FoSci Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:26:14 GMT 2026-04-27T22:26:14Z http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1825 Amobile health application for supporting physical exercises and diet of type 2 diabetic patients during self-management Ambrose, Mugisha Background: Self-management is an important factor in control of type 2 diabetes mellitus and preventing of its complications.Global statistics have indicated steady increase in this chronic disease and at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) with prevalence rate of 9%This is attributed by sedentary lifestyle, decreased health services and aging population. Diabetic patients always find challenges in management of this chronic condition with poor medication, improper follow up, lack of knowledge and information on disease management, high burden of expensive costs, reduction of patient‟s productivity and cause of psychosocial distress.There have been advancements in mobile applications for diabetes self-management. However, physical exercises and diet are neglected. This study shows how to designand developa type 2 manager application that supports physical exercise and diet which improves their lifestyle. Objective: This study aimed at improving type 2 diabetes self-management by designing and developing a type 2 manager application with a recommender algorithm on physical exercises, diet and availing educative information to type 2 diabetes patients during self-management. Methods:The study used scope review methodology approach to get quick overview of existing applications and theirgaps. Following agile methodology type 2 diabetes manager was designed and developed with iterative approach from various user feedback to meet their needs. Latertested among purposively recruited Participant with technologyacceptance model (TAM) serving as the conceptual framework to assess feasibility and acceptability. Results: The application was named “Type 2 manager”.it comprised of features like Type 2 diabetes mellitus Monitor to capture data on self-management assessment and information board to provide educativeinformation. User feedback demonstrated application feasibility and acceptability with improved health status of patients adjusting to participate in physical exercises and dietary changes. Barriers to application usewere language, technicaldifficulties. Recommendations centered on customizing Type 2 manager application in local languages, organizing training to potential app users and involving health workers. Conclusions: The incorporation of user centered features which engage Type 2 diabetes Mellitus patients in self-management can improve health outcomes. Self-management is a significant factor in blood sugar control. Future applications developers should extend this technology in other chronic diseases management considering cost implication of the application in mind. Naigende Duncan; Naigende Duncan Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1825 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1823 An online community policing management system Andrew, Abila This study focused on the design and implementation of a community policing crime reporting system based on HCI for Kampala Metropolitan Police to improve adoption and sustainability which handles effectively and efficiently reporting of crimes within the community. The system was able to address the problem of inconveniences of crimes reporting and creating awareness of the police to the public and world at large. The system was implemented using Dream weaver cs6, PHP, Wamp server fireworks, Photoshop. The introduction looks at the background, problem statement, and objectives of the study, purpose of study, scope of study and the significance of the study. Literature review covers a few different existing literatures about my study. It looks at what different scholars say about system development and designing. Methodology looks at the study area, methods and techniques that we used in data collection, analysis and processing. It also includes the design of the research, the technologies that we used in developing the system. System analysis and design captures the analysis and design of the system. The systems analysis looks at user, system, functional and nonfunctional requirements. The systems design shows the picture representation of the system development is the description of how the system works and screen shots of the interfaces that users will interact with while using the system Finally chapter six looks at the discussions, a brief conclusion of the study, recommendations, and limitations of the study. Then finally references and appendixes too showing the system codes used while designing the system Sheba Rusoke Nyakaisiki; Sheba Rusoke Nyakaisiki Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1823 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1812 Adoption of records management system for prison service in developing countries Monica, Navuga Linda The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) currently relies on manual, paper-based systems for records management and failed to adapt the electronic data management system, yet the former is prone to inefficiencies, errors, and security vulnerabilities. These outdated practices hinder the effective management of inmate information, legal proceedings, and rehabilitation programs. As a result, UPS faces operational inefficiencies and compromised data integrity. Moreover, the failure to adopt to a robust Records Management System (RMS) complicates UPS's ability to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, further increasing administrative burdens (Okello-Obura & Matovu, 2017). In the context of developing countries like Uganda, the adoption of modern RMS faces several challenges, including limited financial resources, inadequate infrastructure, lack of technical expertise, and resistance to change (Musoke, 2019; Ndagire & Kyeyune, 2021). These barriers hinder the successful implementation and utilization of RMS, impeding efforts to modernize prison administration. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as developed by (Davis, 1989) offers a useful framework for understanding the factors that influence technology adoption, focusing on perceived usefulness (PU) and perceived ease of use (PEOU) as primary determinants (Ken, 2021). Lack of an accurate and easily available prisoner file system can result in cases of missing or incomplete case files, inconsistent data, data redundancy, data insecurity, improper backup procedures that cause reports to be produced late, and problems gaining access to data files. Because of this, inmates have served longer sentences and prison administrators have made wise decisions. Additionally, the system is prone to mistakes, which has led to expensive and ineffective planning (Auditor General's Office Report 2021). Kasozi Brian; Kasozi Brian Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1812 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1802 A data breach management system for evaluating breaches in health care data Nasasira, Racheal Background: On a global scale, a series of systems have been developed for cyber security and assessment of data breaches. However, in many Low and Middle-Income Countries, data breach systems around health technologies are undeveloped in handling hacking intrusions, insider threats, Data on the move, physical theft, human error, accidental, internet exposure and unauthorized access and little study has been done to come up with a system to specifically assess and address the data breaches in health Information systems. To address the gap, this study developed a data breach management system to evaluate data breaches in healthcare data at the Uganda Cancer Institute at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Central Uganda. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional qualitative study design, carried out at Uganda Cancer Institute, a public health facility in Uganda. The qualitative approach offered in-depth analysis offering insights and comprehension of the problem context. Scoping review methodology was applied for literature search, agile methodology using user centered design was used to design the System and TTAT theory evaluated the accuracy of the System deigned. Results: Drawing from TTAT model theory, the researcher found that the system for healthcare data breaches of health information systems generally feasible for assessment of data breaches for health care data at Uganda Cancer Institute at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Central Uganda. The accuracy of the system was deemed important by the Risk tolerance, social influence, users‘ perceived susceptibility and severity of malicious IT, a safeguarding measure's effectiveness, costs, and users' self-efficacy toward it. Study participants found the System useful, not costly and easy to use when assessing data breaches as visualized by graphs, a questionnaire and percentages. Study participants described that the System assessed the healthcare data against data breaches and gave them a percentage to ascertain data breach levels. Participants also stated that this enabled them to understand how risky data breaches are and how well to protect themselves. Conclusion: the study found that the system was important for data b Duncan Naigende; Duncan Naigende Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1802 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z