Communication and Media Codes Journal

A JOURNAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

ISSN: 3093-0693

ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AI-POWERED APPS ON HEALTH INFORMATION DISSEMINATION AMONG ACADEMIC STAFF OF PRINCE ABUBAKAR AUDU UNIVERSITY, ANYIGBA

Prof. Nwanyelugo Okoro,
Prof. Greg Ezeah,
James Dada Mohammed

Abstract

This study assessed the effectiveness of AI-Powered Apps on health information dissemination among academic staff of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba. AI-Powered Health Apps represents a prominent example of AI-powered technology in the healthcare domain, offering personalized health advice and information to users. This study aims to explore how these apps impact the delivery of health information among the respondents. The study adopted Technology Determinism theory as the theoretical framework. The study adopted quantitative survey design to gather data from 200 out of 364 members of academic staff of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba using purposive and convenient sampling techniques. The researchers analyzed data regarding the level of awareness, adoption, and the effectiveness of AI-Powered Apps for health information. The findings of the study revealed a growing awareness of AI-powered health information apps. However, the ability to name specific apps was lower, highlighting the need for increased education and outreach about available resources. The study revealed a moderate adoption of AI health information apps among the respondents. There was also a positive perception of the apps’ accuracy, knowledge acquisition benefits, and user-friendliness. The study recommended that Prince Abubakar Audu University should organize workshops or seminars to educate academic staff about the potential of AI-powered health information apps. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, AI-powered apps, Health information, Effectiveness.
Volume:
Vol. 2. January, 2025
Year of Publication:
2025

Editorial Team

Editor-in-Chief

Prof. Michael O. Ukonu

Deputy Editor-in-Chief

Dr Blessing Chinweobo-Onuoha

Associate Editors

Prof. L.I. Anorue

Prof. J. Wogu

Prof. G. Ezeah

Prof. C.C. Okpoko

Review

Dr Chidiebere Nwachukwu

Dr Ozioma Nwokedi

Dr Victor Nwogbo

Dr Belinda Anyakoha

Dr Uchenna Eze

Dr Ike Ugbor

Secretary

Dr Stephen Ogbodoh

Design Editor

Dr Ike Elike

Business Manager

Dr Martin Ezugwu

Editorial Consultants

Prof. Nnanyelugo Okoro, Department of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State

Professor Sunny Udezeh, Department of Mass Communication, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State

Professor Ezekiel Asemah, Vice Chancellor’s Office, Glorious Vision University, Benin, Edo State

Professor Jude Terna Kur, Department of Information Science and Media Studies, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State

Prof. Rotimi Williams Olatunji, School of Communications, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State

Prof Walter Ihejirika  

Dr. Chukwujekwu Charles Onwuka Department of Sociology, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus. Email: cc.onwuka@coou.edu.ng
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