Exploring the implementation of an SMS-based digital health tool on maternal and infant health in informal settlements.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rapid urbanization of Kenya has led to an increase in the growth of informal settlements. There are challenges with access to maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) services and higher maternal mortality rates in settlements. The Kuboresha Afya Mitaani (KAM) study aimed to improve access to MNCH services. We evaluate one component of the KAM study, PROMPTS (Promoting Mothers through Pregnancy and Postpartum), an innovative digital health intervention aimed at improving MNCH outcomes. PROMPTS is a two-way AI-enabled SMS-based platform that sends messages to pregnant and postnatal mothers based on pregnancy stage, and connects mothers with a clinical help desk to respond and refer urgent cases in minutes.

Methods

PROMPTS was rolled out in informal settlement

SUBMITTER: Ochieng' S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10967085 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature