Implementing a self-monitoring application during pregnancy and postpartum for rural and underserved women: A qualitative needs assessment study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Georgia has one of the highest maternal mortality rates within the US. This study describes the qualitative needs assessment undertaken to understand the needs of rural and underserved women and their perspectives on implementing a self monitoring application during pregnancy and postpartum.

Methods

Qualitative methodology was used to conduct the needs assessment of 12 health care providers (nurses, nurse-midwives, patient care coordinators, and physicians) and 25 women from rural and underserved populations in Georgia was conducted to ascertain common themes on three topics: pregnancy care experiences, comfort with technology, and initial perspectives on the proposed VidaRPM application. Transcription, coding, and consensus were conducted using content analysis a

SUBMITTER: Vernon MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9295984 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature