Effectiveness and Appropriateness of mHealth Interventions for Maternal and Child Health: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The application of mobile health (mHealth) technology in reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) is increasing worldwide. However, best practice and the most effective mHealth interventions have not been reviewed systematically.

Objective

A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies of mHealth interventions for RMNCH around the world were conducted to investigate their characteristics as well as the features and effectiveness of mHealth interventions.

Methods

Studies of mHealth interventions for RMNCH between January 2011 and December 2016 were retrieved from 6 databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Global Health, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals, and Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Medium). Co

SUBMITTER: Chen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5780618 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature