Adoption and use of mHealth system for livestock farmers in Karura village in Kenya

Abstract

The emerging trend of mobile health (mHealth) provides an opportunity for farmers to receive and share information. Mobile health is a service or application that involves voice or data communication for health purposes between a central point and remote locations, it includes the use of mobile phones and other devices as platforms for health related purposes as long as there is some use of a network. Although its endorsement is escalating rapidly, there are concerns that must be considered. This paper establishes the most relevant concerns related to the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats regarding adoption of mHealth. The aim is to explore the potential of mHealth adoption in disseminating information to livestock farmers in Karura village in Kenya. Adoption of this technology is important to livestock farmers, service providers, veterinary doctors, and research institutions.