Rosie, a Health Education Question-and-Answer Chatbot for New Mothers: Randomized Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stark disparities exist in maternal and child outcomes and there is a need to provide timely and accurate health information.

Objective

In this pilot study, we assessed the feasibility and acceptability of a health chatbot for new mothers of color.

Methods

Rosie, a question-and-answer chatbot, was developed as a mobile app and is available to answer questions about pregnancy, parenting, and child development. From January 9, 2023, to February 9, 2023, participants were recruited using social media posts and through engagement with community organizations. Inclusion criteria included being aged ≥14 years, being a woman of color, and either being currently pregnant or having given birth within the past 6 months. Participants were randomly assigned to the Rosi

SUBMITTER: Nguyen QC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10818229 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature