The feasibility and promise of mobile technology with community health worker reinforcement to reduce rural preterm birth.

Mary E Cramer Elizabeth K MollardAmy L FordKevin A KupzykFernando A Wilson

Published in: Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.) (2018)

Despite several practical issues, the study appears feasible. The intervention shows promise for extending prenatal care and improving birth outcomes in rural communities. Further research is needed with a larger and more at-risk population to appreciate the impact of the intervention.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
gestational age
randomized controlled trial
south africa
low birth weight
healthcare
big data
palliative care
type diabetes
machine learning
preterm infants
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
chronic pain
insulin resistance