Digital Health Needs and Preferences During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period: Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital health is increasingly used to meet the needs of perinatal people, with estimates of pregnancy-related internet use ranging from 90% to 97% of pregnant people. As digital health takes on greater importance during the perinatal period, it is essential that providers and developers of digital health content understand why perinatal people use these resources and the features that enhance their experience. However, gaps remain in understanding the content that is most helpful and how the platforms are navigated. Learning directly from perinatal people about their needs will help ensure alignment between perinatal needs and available content.

Objective

This formative study aims to identify the reasons why perinatal people use digital health resources; the feat

SUBMITTER: Henrich N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10818239 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature