Does mHealth voice messaging work for improving knowledge and practice of maternal and newborn healthcare?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aponjon (meaning "near and dear ones"), a mobile phone-based mHealth service, customized voice messages for expectant (6-42 weeks pregnancy) and new mothers (1-52 weeks after delivery) for promotion of recommended healthcare practices. The Aponjon system sent two voice messages per week to subscribers, tailored to the timing during pregnancy or post-partum. The current study is an external evaluation of the effect of Aponjon use on knowledge and behaviors related to maternal and newborn health (MNH) care.

Methods

We implemented an observational study of Aponjon users with propensity score matched non-users in Bangladesh. Subscribers with at least 3 months exposure to Aponjon and non-users were interviewed retrospectively on knowledge and practices surrounding MNH.

SUBMITTER: Chowdhury ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6727538 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature