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information on diseases in their districts, the patterns and trends
surrounding these diseases and how to prevent their onslaught.
(Vii) Seventhly, with the help of audio-video presentations, and the use of
computers in order to produce simple educational publications such as
posters and leaflets, women are able to learn and understand issues better.
In terms of access, the dissemination of information, and the ICTs used, the
ALIN/EA respondent stated that the network first sources information that is
specifically tailored to meet the needs of COWs. After formatting this
information, the network up-links it to the satellite so that it reaches the
COWs in their different localities. According to the ALIN-EA respondent, the
multimedia services involved include downloading internet-based text and
images from a variety of information services linked to the WorldSpace
satellite. At the receiving end, is a special radio connected to an adapter
card or modem, which is then connected to a Pentium Computer. Additional
connections to the radio include a detachable micro-dish receiver that is
strategically placed outside a window.
In the case of Women'snet, the respondents disclosed that information is
accessed and disseminated with the help of the computer and related
services such as e-mail and the Internet, wireless technology such as the
radio, satellite technology, and traditional media communication technology,
such as videos.
Commensurate with the NCRF respondent, the radio is used to access and
disseminate information, as it is a cheap medium that gives rural women
access to information. According to the respondent, unlike other electronic
and print media, the radio does not interfere with a woman's line of
activities.
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