Volume : 5, Issue : 6, June - 2016

A Study of the mobile phone usage and preferences on m Health among the expectant mothers

Mrs. E. Indira, Dr. P. E. Thomas, Dr. M. Sri Hari

Abstract :

<p>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;The ubiquitous presence of mobile phones in the developing world shows a promising gateway for using it to address the various health impediments faced by their populace. The low cost, low tariff, less technical efficacy requirement all makes it a feasible option to reach out to the marginalized segments of the society. The use of mobile phones for health services (m Health), can be made to address maternal mortality, the most challenging health aspect of developing countries. In our study among expectant mothers in India, mobile phone competency was found to be high and at the same time only an average willingness to use the major areas of m Health- appointment reminders, treatment compliance, expert consultation, emergency helpline and health promotion was found. Being proficient in handling mobile phones, the women can be made to use m Health to create awareness on the issues relating to maternal healthcare&lt;/p&gt;</p>