Digital health in perinatal care: Exploring usage, attitudes, and needs among Swiss women in urban and rural settings.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Switzerland's healthcare system is known for its quality but faces challenges such as slow digitalization and fragmentation, especially in perinatal care. This study investigates Swiss women's use, needs, and attitudes in respect of digital health tools during pregnancy and postpartum, focusing on any differences between rural and urban populations.

Methods

A web-based cross-sectional survey targeted pregnant women and those who had given birth in the last 12 months. Participants were recruited through social media, and the data were analyzed using principal component analysis and multivariable regressions to explore factors affecting the use of digital tools and attitudes toward eHealth.

Results

A total of 1160 participants completed the survey. Healthcare

SUBMITTER: Oelhafen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11372771 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature