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census household data from the magisterial districts of Umlalazi, i.e.
Eshowe, Amatikulu, Gigindlovu and Mtunzini.
By using the snowball technique, women respondents who were directly and
indirectly linked were identified and consequently interviewed. The survey
research design was found suitable given the large number of respondents.
Based on this, the survey instrument contained questions about the
respondents' demographic profile (race, age, education, and occupation);
information needs and purposes; hindrances; the use and availability of
ICTs; and areas in which ICTs serve women best.
The survey instrument was based on the following research objectives:
1. To identify the ICT information needs and of rural women in areas such
as health, education, agriculture, social welfare, entertainment, and
commerce and industry in both Kenya and South Africa.
2. To analyse and determine the ICT training needs of rural women in
Kenya and South Africa.
7.2 Survey data obtained from 400 rural women, aged 16 - 60,
from both Kenya and South Africa
7.2.1 Demographic profile of the respondents
Respondents were asked questions that sought to ascertain personal
information such as their age, field of occupation and educational
attainment. These structured questions were meant to determine
relationships between demographic characteristics and the purposes and
uses of ICTs.
The overall response rate of the respondents was 100%, as the researcher
and research assistants administered the survey.
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