Home blood pressure monitoring and mobile health application practices among pregnant persons with and at risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine training in and current home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) practices in pregnancies with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) or risk factors for HDP; and to explore interest in using mHealth applications for communicating with healthcare providers.

Study design

A cross-sectional survey was conducted on HBPM practices/training and interest in using mobile health (mHealth) applications among pregnant persons at an academic medical center.

Outcome measures

The main outcomes measured were the proportion of participants who received training for HBPM, and the proportion interested in using mHealth applications for communication with providers related to managing HDP.

Results

Of the 103 participants, 41 (39.8%) used HBPM. Of those who d

SUBMITTER: Denu MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12431275 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature