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ArticleInternational journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics2021

Pilot monitoring and evaluation of the WHO postpartum family planning compendium mobile application: An in-depth, qualitative study.

Sarita Sonalkar, Ernest Maya, Richard Adanu, Ali Samba, Kareem Mumuni, Arden McAllister, Jessica Fishman, Danielle Schurr, Courtney A Schreiber, Svetlin Kolev and 2 more

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Article in International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07251569 (The Effect of Mobile Application Deveoped for Postpartum Contraception Counseling on Contraception Method Choice and Use), which is not on this map. Cited by 4 papers.

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NCT07251569 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

The Effect of Mobile Application Deveoped for Postpartum Contraception Counseling on Contraception Method Choice and Use

TypeinterventionalSponsorBurcu Dişli OktarRan2025 to 2025Enrolled97ConditionsContraception UseArmsRoutine postpartum care, Face-to-face contraception counseling, Contraceptive counseling via mobile application
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12 authors.

Sarita SonalkarPerelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
Ernest MayaUniversity of Ghana School of Public Health, Accra, Ghana.
Richard AdanuUniversity of Ghana School of Public Health, Accra, Ghana.
Ali SambaUniversity of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry, Accra, Ghana.
Kareem MumuniUniversity of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry, Accra, Ghana.
Arden McAllisterPerelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
Jessica FishmanPerelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
Danielle SchurrAnnenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
Courtney A SchreiberPerelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
Svetlin KolevWorld Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.
Roseline DoeWorld Health Organization, Accra, Ghana.
Mary Eluned GaffieldWorld Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.

Funding

WOMENS REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RESEARCH CAREER DEVELOPMENTK12HD001265 · NICHD · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · PI Elizabeth A Howell · 1998 to 2026
$7.5M
NICHD NIH HHS K12 HD001265NIH HHS K12-HD001265-18World Health Organization 001
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo assess the feasibility, functionality and acceptability of a mobile application (app), the World Health Organization (WHO) Postpartum Family Planning (PPFP) Compendium, in clinical care.

methodThis prospective qualitative study was conducted among family planning providers routinely delivering PPFP care in Accra, Ghana. We conducted in-depth interviews at baseline and 3 months after app introduction. We elicited expected technological, psychological and environmental barriers to use, actual use in clinical settings, and feedback for app improvement. With inter-coder reliability, we analyzed the content of interview transcripts.

resultsTwenty providers participated in baseline interviews, and 19 participated in follow-up interviews. At baseline, providers did not have significant technological barriers to its use and felt the app was acceptable, but were concerned about the appropriateness of using an app during clinical care. At 3-month follow-up, 18 out of 19 participants reported using the app weekly, and found the app acceptable for use in clinical care. Providers recommended expanding clinical content and including similar guidance relevant to times outside the postpartum period.

conclusionUse of a PPFP counseling app to aid family planning providers in clinical care delivery is feasible and acceptable. Providers recommended inclusion of similar guidance relevant to times outside the postpartum period.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelMobile ApplicationsCohort StudiesFamily Planning ServicesFeasibility StudiesFemaleGhanaHumansPilot ProjectsWorld Health Organizationfamily planningGhanamHealthpostpartum contraceptionqualitative

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PMID33513267
PMCPMC8122049

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