MHealth knowledge and usage in maternal healthcare delivery: perspectives and experiences of healthcare practitioners in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study explored the knowledge and experiences of health practitioners regarding the use of mobile health (mHealth) for maternal healthcare delivery.

Design

Underpinned by the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology, this study was an exploratory qualitative design involving in-depth interviews. Data collection occurred between July 2023 and January 2024.

Setting

The study was conducted in three administrative regions in Ghana: Ashanti, Northern and Upper West regions. In each of these regions, one urban and one rural setting were selected to ascertain pertinent data from a wide range of maternity health practitioners and directors of health services operating within these regions.

Participants

Purposive sampling technique was used to r

SUBMITTER: Ameyaw EK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11751998 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature