Improving access to maternal care in Africa through telemedicine and digital health.
Wajeeha Bilal MarfaniParvathy MohananZainab Syyeda RahmatShazil Ahmed GangatZarmina IslamMohammad Yasir EssarAbdullah Tunde AborodeHelen OnyeakaPublished in: The International journal of health planning and management (2022)
Access to maternal health care is limited for women in Africa, while it remains a crucial determinant of maternal mortality and morbidity. The utilization of telemedicine and digital health can help remove barriers to access through economical and geographical convenience. In addition, feasible frameworks operating on themes such as technology, user acceptance, short-term and long-term funding, organizational factors, and political and legislative aspects can help overcome implementation challenges that persist in Africa and permit maximal utilization of telehealth to enhance maternal outcomes.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- pregnancy outcomes
- birth weight
- public health
- mental health
- primary care
- pregnant women
- quality improvement
- health information
- type diabetes
- heart rate
- gestational age
- risk factors
- palliative care
- blood pressure
- cardiovascular events
- adipose tissue
- pain management
- human health
- skeletal muscle
- social media
- coronary artery disease
- health insurance
- high intensity