A Breastfeed-Promoting Mobile App Intervention: Usability and Usefulness Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breastfeeding is proven to have lasting health benefits for both mothers and infants; however, 6-month exclusive breastfeeding rate remains below 20% in Thailand. Although the number of research literature and commercial apps for breastfeeding women is significantly growing, they are country-specific and restricted to English-speaking users. There exists a major knowledge gap on how mobile health apps could support breastfeeding in Thailand. To address these gaps, MoomMae has been developed with the intention to support Thai women in breastfeeding outside of their homes and in keeping their feeding records.

Objective

The aim of this study was to evaluate the usability and usefulness of MoomMae, a mobile phone app designed to support breastfeeding women.

Methods

SUBMITTER: Wang CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5807626 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature