Use of mobile learning technology among final year medical students in Kenya

• DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2015.21.127.6185
• Publication Date: 2015-06-15T13:37:55Z
• Authors: Moses Muia Masika; Gregory Barnabas ...; Dennis Simiyu Nat...; Ephraim Mwatha Mu...; Kefa Ogonyo Bosire; Isaac Ongubo Kibwage
• Keywords: Demographics; Mobile phone

Mobile phone penetration has increased exponentially over the last decade as its application in nearly all spheres of life including health and medical education. This study aimed at assessing use mobile learning technology challenges among final year undergraduate students College Health sciences, University Nairobi.This was a cross-sectional descriptive conducted Nairobi, Sciences. Self-administered, anonymous questionnaires were issued to their lecture rooms after obtaining informed consent. Data on demographics, device ownership collected. entry analysis done using SPSS(®). Chi-square t-test used for bivariate analysis.We had 292 respondents; 62% students, 16% nursing 13% pharmacy 9% dental surgery students. The majority female (59%) average age 24 years. Eighty eight percent (88%) respondents owned smart them it learning. 64% applications. main lack device, technical know-how accessing or apps, sub-optimal internet access, cost acquiring apps limited memory.Mobile is increasingly popular should be leveraged promoting access quality