Exploring nurse and patient perspectives on WeChat-based prenatal education in Chinese public hospitals: a qualitative inquiry.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the increasing digitization of healthcare, WeChat has emerged as a popular platform for delivering prenatal education in China. While studies have shown its potential benefits, few investigations systematically explore how nurses implement WeChat-based prenatal education and how pregnant women engage with these interventions within public hospital settings. Understanding both provider and patient perspectives is critical for developing equitable, effective digital maternal care.

Methods

A qualitative exploratory design was employed in four public hospitals in Shanxi Province, China. Seventeen obstetric nurses and eight pregnant women participated in semi-structured interviews between March and August 2024. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identif

SUBMITTER: He Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12032743 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature