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Exploring Perceptions and Needs of Mobile Health Interventions for Nutrition, Anemia, and Preeclampsia among Pregnant Women in Underprivileged Indian Communities: A Cross-Sectional Survey

According to the National Family Health Survey of 2021, about 57% of women aged 15–49 in India currently suffer from anemia, marking a significant increase from the 53% recorded in 2016. Similarly, a study conducted in southern India reported a 32.60% prevalence of preeclampsia. Several community-ba...

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Autores principales: Choudhury, Avishek, Shahsavar, Yeganeh, Sarkar, Krishnendu, Choudhury, Murari Mohan, Nimbarte, Ashish D.
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10490056/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37686731
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu15173699
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author Choudhury, Avishek
Shahsavar, Yeganeh
Sarkar, Krishnendu
Choudhury, Murari Mohan
Nimbarte, Ashish D.
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description According to the National Family Health Survey of 2021, about 57% of women aged 15–49 in India currently suffer from anemia, marking a significant increase from the 53% recorded in 2016. Similarly, a study conducted in southern India reported a 32.60% prevalence of preeclampsia. Several community-based initiatives have been launched in India to address these public health challenges. However, these interventions have yet to achieve the desired results. Could the challenges faced by traditional healthcare interventions be overcome through a technological leap? This study assesses pregnant mothers’ perceptions regarding mobile health interventions for managing anemia and preeclampsia. Additionally, the study captures their health awareness and knowledge. We conducted a survey with 131 pregnant mothers in three underserved villages in Jharkhand, India. Statistical analysis was conducted using the SEMinR package in R (Version 2023.06.0), utilizing the non-parametric partial least squares-structural equation modeling. We found that every household had at least one smartphone, with the respondents being the primary users. The main uses of smartphones were for calling, messaging, and social media. A total of 61% of respondents showed interest in a nutrition and pregnancy app, while 23.66% were uncertain. Regarding nutritional knowledge during pregnancy, 68.7% reported having some knowledge, but only 11.45% claimed comprehensive knowledge. There was a considerable knowledge gap regarding the critical nutrients needed during pregnancy and the foods recommended for a healthy pregnancy diet. Awareness of pregnancy-related conditions such as anemia and preeclampsia was low, with most respondents unsure of these conditions’ primary causes, impacts, and symptoms. This study serves as a critical step towards leveraging technology to enhance public health outcomes in low-resource settings. With the accessibility of mobile devices and an apparent willingness to utilize mHealth apps, compounded by the pressing need for improved maternal health, the impetus for action is indisputable. It is incumbent upon us to seize this opportunity, ensuring that the potential of technology is fully realized and not squandered, thus circumventing the risk of a burgeoning digital divide.
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spelling pubmed-104900562023-09-09 Exploring Perceptions and Needs of Mobile Health Interventions for Nutrition, Anemia, and Preeclampsia among Pregnant Women in Underprivileged Indian Communities: A Cross-Sectional Survey Choudhury, Avishek Shahsavar, Yeganeh Sarkar, Krishnendu Choudhury, Murari Mohan Nimbarte, Ashish D. Nutrients Article According to the National Family Health Survey of 2021, about 57% of women aged 15–49 in India currently suffer from anemia, marking a significant increase from the 53% recorded in 2016. Similarly, a study conducted in southern India reported a 32.60% prevalence of preeclampsia. Several community-based initiatives have been launched in India to address these public health challenges. However, these interventions have yet to achieve the desired results. Could the challenges faced by traditional healthcare interventions be overcome through a technological leap? This study assesses pregnant mothers’ perceptions regarding mobile health interventions for managing anemia and preeclampsia. Additionally, the study captures their health awareness and knowledge. We conducted a survey with 131 pregnant mothers in three underserved villages in Jharkhand, India. Statistical analysis was conducted using the SEMinR package in R (Version 2023.06.0), utilizing the non-parametric partial least squares-structural equation modeling. We found that every household had at least one smartphone, with the respondents being the primary users. The main uses of smartphones were for calling, messaging, and social media. A total of 61% of respondents showed interest in a nutrition and pregnancy app, while 23.66% were uncertain. Regarding nutritional knowledge during pregnancy, 68.7% reported having some knowledge, but only 11.45% claimed comprehensive knowledge. There was a considerable knowledge gap regarding the critical nutrients needed during pregnancy and the foods recommended for a healthy pregnancy diet. Awareness of pregnancy-related conditions such as anemia and preeclampsia was low, with most respondents unsure of these conditions’ primary causes, impacts, and symptoms. This study serves as a critical step towards leveraging technology to enhance public health outcomes in low-resource settings. With the accessibility of mobile devices and an apparent willingness to utilize mHealth apps, compounded by the pressing need for improved maternal health, the impetus for action is indisputable. It is incumbent upon us to seize this opportunity, ensuring that the potential of technology is fully realized and not squandered, thus circumventing the risk of a burgeoning digital divide. MDPI 2023-08-24 /pmc/articles/PMC10490056/ /pubmed/37686731 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu15173699 Text en © 2023 by the authors. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu15173699
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