Information Resources Among Flemish Pregnant Women: Cross-sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There has been an exponential growth in the availability of apps, resulting in increased use of pregnancy apps. However, information on resources and use of apps among pregnant women is relatively limited.

Objective

The aim of this study is to map the current information resources and the use of pregnancy apps among pregnant women in Flanders.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted, using a semistructured survey (April-June 2019) consisting of four different domains: (1) demographics; (2) use of devices; (3) sources of information; and (4) use of pregnancy apps. Women were recruited by social media, flyers, and paper questionnaires at prenatal consultations. Statistical analysis was mainly focused on descriptive statistics. Differences in continuous

SUBMITTER: Lanssens D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9597425 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature