Effects of an mHealth voice message service (mMitra) on maternal health knowledge and practices of low-income women in India: findings from a pseudo-randomized controlled trial

Effects of an mHealth voice message service (mMitra) on maternal health knowledge and practices of low-income women in India: findings from a pseudo-randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Mobile Health (mHealth) is becoming an important tool to improve health outcomes in maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH). Studies of mHealth interventions, have demonstrated their effectiveness in improving uptake of recommended maternal services such as antenatal visits. Ho...

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Main Authors: Nirmala Murthy, Subhashini Chandrasekharan, Muthu Perumal Prakash, Aakash Ganju, Joanne Peter, Nadi Kaonga, Patricia Mechael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
mHealth
Voice messaging
Low- and middle-income countries
Maternal care practices
Maternal care knowledge
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-08965-2

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