Acceptability of a Whatsapp Triage, Referral, and Transfer System for Obstetric Patients in Rural Liberia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal mortality continues to disproportionately affect low- and middle-income countries, including Liberia. Though the relationship between obstetric triage systems and improved maternal outcomes is well documented, standardized triage protocols are lacking in rural Liberia. Mobile health interventions are a promising method to triage obstetric patients.

Objectives

This study explores the acceptability of a WhatsApp Triage, Referral, and Transfer (WAT-RT) system among Liberian midwives and community health assistants.

Methods

Individual interviews and focus group discussions were conducted among midwives (n = 18) and community health assistants (n = 112). Interviews were designed to understand the current referral system in rural Liberia, how a WAT-RT Sy

SUBMITTER: Reynolds CW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10237243 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature