Development and testing of a short message service integrated web-based application for enhancing maternal and newborn health in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile health interventions have emerged as a promising strategy in the global effort to enhance maternal and newborn care practices. In this study, we aimed to develop and test a context-tailored short message service (SMS)-integrated web-based application to improve maternal and newborn health in Ethiopia.

Methods

We conducted a system development and pilot usability testing study. We followed the stages of the waterfall model. Initially, we collected and systematically analyzed requirements from stakeholders to understand the desired outcomes of the application. During the development phase, we wrote the code to build application components, modules, and features. Finally, we tested the application through unit, prototype, and pilot testing to identify and reso

SUBMITTER: Bulcha G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12830545 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature