ArticleJMIR mHealth and uHealth2018
Women's Perceptions of Using Mobile Phones for Maternal and Child Health Support in Afghanistan: Cross-Sectional Survey.
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Women's Access to Mobile Phones and Willingness to Utilize mHealth Interventions for Oral Health Promotion in Egypt: A Cross-Sectional Study
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effectiveness of mobile technology and utilization of maternal and neonatal healthcare in low and middle-income countries (LMICs): a systematic review.BMC women's health · 2023Pooled it
- Telemedicine in Afghanistan: Implementation, Outcomes, and Future Directions in a Resource-Constrained Setting.Cureus · 2025Review
- Perceptions of HIV patients on the use of cell phones as a tool to improve their antiretroviral adherence in Northwest, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Pregnant women's use and attitude toward Mobile phone features for self-management.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2023Article
- Digital health in fragile states in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region: A scoping review of the literature.PloS one · 2023Article
- Do mothers pick up a phone? A cross-sectional study on delivery of MCH voice messages in Lagos, Nigeria.PloS one · 2022Article
- Explaining the impact of mHealth on maternal and child health care in low- and middle-income countries: a realist synthesis.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2021Article
- Evidence on access to healthcare information by women of reproductive age in low- and middle-income countries: Scoping review.PloS one · 2021Article
- Feasibility and Acceptability of an Adapted Mobile Phone Message Program and Changes in Maternal and Newborn Health Knowledge in Four Provinces of Afghanistan: Single-Group Pre-Post Assessment Study.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2020Article
- Use of mobile phones for behavior change communication to improve maternal, newborn and child health: a scoping review.Journal of global health · 2019Article
- How are the domains of women's inclusion, justice, and security associated with maternal and infant mortality across countries? Insights from the Women, Peace, and Security Index.SSM - population health · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundGrowing rates of global mobile subscriptions pave the way for implementation of mobile health (mHealth) initiatives, especially among hard-to-reach populations.
objectiveThis study aimed to determine the perceptions of Afghan women regarding the use of mobile phones for maternal and child health services.
methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted in both rural and urban districts of Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. The interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to assess participants' demographic profile, mobile phone usage, and perception of respondents toward different aspects of health care delivery via mobile phones.
resultsOf the 240 participants, 142 (59.2%) owned mobile phones and 220 (91.7%) routinely used mobile phones. Approximately 209 (87.1%) of participants were willing to receive health messages via a mobile phone. Automated voice call was the most preferred method for sending health messages. More than 90% of the women reported that they would like to receive reminders for their children's vaccinations and antenatal care visits.
conclusionsUsers' perception was associated with mobile phone ownership, literacy level, and experience using mobile phones. In the study area, where the literacy rate is low, mHealth was well perceived.
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