What Are the Contextual Enablers and Impacts of Using Digital Technology to Extend Maternal and Child Health Services to Rural Areas? Findings of a Qualitative Study From Nigeria

Conclusions: Simultaneous and sustained implementation of VTR and data digitization at scale enabled through SatCom and 3G mobile networks are feasible approaches for supporting improvements in staff confidence and motivation and reported MNCH practices. By identifying mechanisms of impact of digital interventions on micro, meso, and macro levels of the health system, the study extends the evidence base for effectiveness of digital health and theoretical underpinnings to guide further technology use for improving MNCH services in low resource settings. Trial Registration: ISRCTN32105372.PMID:34816223 | PMC:PMC8594044 | DOI:10.3389/fgwh.2021.670494

Source: Rural Remote Health - November 24, 2021 Category: Rural Health Authors: Bassey Ebenso Babasola Okusanya Kehinde Okunade David Akeju Adegbenga Ajepe Godwin O Akaba Ramsey M Yalma Osasuyi Dirisu Jamilu Tukur Manir K Abdullahi Okey Okuzu Matthew J Allsop Source Type: research