scholarly journals Thai Pregnant Mobile Application: Review and Development Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (13) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Rachit Pinnarong ◽  
Sorawit Siangpipop ◽  
Atichart Harncharnchai ◽  
Acrapol Nimmolrat ◽  
Orawit Thinnukool
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Thai Women ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Mobile Health Application ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Health Application

<p class="0abstractCxSpFirst">Since health-related information for pregnant women is extremely complex and sensitive, end-users of any application are required to have the same level of knowledge as the information providers to help them to navigate between various sources of information to ascertain the reliability of contents that are often confusing. However, although there are several such applications for Thai pregnant women in the market, few were developed based on research evidence.</p><p class="0abstractCxSpMiddle"> This study is focused on the design of a health application specifically for Thai pregnant women by extracting the explicit problems of existing applications and providing solutions to them. A design thinking methodology comprised of empathise, define, ideate, prototype and test was used as a guideline to develop a prototype app. IT experts, physical therapists and pregnant women were recruited as participants to address the problem taxonomy and obtain a solution.</p><p class="0abstractCxSpLast">The new application produced in this study with the aim of encouraging pregnant women especially for Thai women to engage in physical activity was based on research, and the input of physical therapists, IT experts and pregnant women users was able to feasibly inform the development of an acceptable and usable mobile health application for pregnant women.</p>

Pregnancy-related health information behaviour of Estonian women

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kadri Ojaperv ◽  
Sirje Virkus
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Maternity Hospital ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Search For Information

Purpose This study aims to increase the understanding of the pregnancy-related information behavior (IB) of pregnant women in Estonia. Design/methodology/approach The research involved a quantitative research methodology consisting of a semi-structured questionnaire. Data was collected from pregnant Estonian women through a self-administered Web-based questionnaire using a convenience sampling during the period from January to February 2019. A total of 300 pregnant women answered the questionnaire. The data were analysed using statistical analysis and the results of the study were compared with the results of previous studies. Findings The three topics on which information was most frequently sought were: fetal development, use of medicines during pregnancy and symptoms of pregnancy. The main sources of information were the internet and the midwife. The most reliable and valuable source of information was a midwife. Health-related information was sought mainly because it helped women make decisions related to pregnancy and childbirth. A number of factors facilitate the information seeking process. In addition, widespread access to the internet and technological skills facilitated IB. The following factors hindered the search for information: the controversy and/or ambiguity of information published on the internet and the time spent searching for information. Most women used wearable technologies during pregnancy. Research limitations/implications This study has several limitations. First, the weakness of online surveys is the potential lack of representativeness, as it excludes from the survey those who do not have access to or ability to use the internet for various reasons (Evans and Mathur, 2005; Limbu et al., 2021). Second, as most recruitment for the study took place online, there was a risk that those who did not use the internet could be excluded from the survey. Third, as the questionnaire was also shared in the Facebook news feed by the Women’s Clinic and Maternity Hospital of the East Tallinn Central Hospital, it may be that the respondents recruited through it more often used the support provided by medical professionals. Fourth, due to the volume limits of the study, it is not possible to present all the results of the study on the basis of socio-demographic characteristics and stage of pregnancy. Therefore, the findings cannot be generalized to the broader population and future studies should explore a larger and more representative populations. Practical implications This study will give some useful information to help to improve the services offered for pregnant women in Estonia. Social implications The findings of this study may inform how to better support this target group. Originality/value There is a lack of research in Estonia that focuses on the IB of pregnant women and this research fills this gap.

scholarly journals Knowledge, false myths and beliefs on vaccines among pregnant women: results from NAVIDAD study

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
M R Gualano ◽  
E Olivero ◽  
G Voglino ◽  
P Rossello ◽  
F Quattrocolo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
High Educational Level ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Vaccination Programs ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Abstract Background The diffusion of false myths and vaccine hesitancy are alarming phenomena in European countries and leads to decreasing trends in infant vaccine coverages. Aim of the study was to analyse the level of confidence and correct awareness about immunization, which are crucial for the success of vaccination programs. Methods As part of the NAVIDAD multicentre study, we examined vaccination confidence and complacency, among a sample of 1820 pregnant women from 14 Italian cities. The questionnaire assessed the interviewee’s knowledge, beliefs and misconceptions, as well as their socioeconomic status, sources of information about vaccines and confidence in the Italian National Healthcare Service. Results Of the participants, only 9% of women completely believed to efficacy, necessity and safety of vaccinations. Almost 20% of them had misconceptions on the majority of the themes. There was a significant difference in level of knowledge considering educational level: women with a high educational level have less probability to obtain a low knowledge score (OR 0.43 [95%CI 0.34-0.54]). The level of knowledge was influenced also by the sources of information: women who got information from General Practitioner and from Institutional Web sites have significantly less chance to have misconceptions (OR 0.74 [95%CI 0.58-0.96]; OR 0.59 [95%CI 0.46-0.74]). Finally, results underlined the influence of trust in healthcare professional information on likelihood of having misconceptions (OR 0.49 [95%CI 0.27-0.89]). Conclusions Data suggest the efficacy of healthcare professionals and Institutional Web sites as source of information to contrast misconceptions and underline the importance of confidence in the healthcare system to increase complacency and confidence on vaccines. Key messages There is a general lack of knowledge about vaccinations among future mothers. Most of misconceptions regarding vaccinations are related to their safety: this could affect confidence and complacency. To increase vaccine confidence, there is a strong need to inform future mothers: our data show the importance and efficacy of Health Professionals and Institutional Web sites as information sources.

scholarly journals Applications of Smartphones for Ubiquitous Health Monitoring and Wellbeing Management

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mladen Milošević ◽  
Michael T. Shrove ◽  
Emil Jovanov
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Health ◽  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Body Sensor Networks ◽  
Environmental Sensors ◽  
Mobile Health Application ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Smartphone Technology ◽  
Health Application ◽  
Mobile Health Monitoring

Advances in smartphone technology and data communications facilitate the use of ubiquitous health monitoring and mobile health application as a solution of choice for the overwhelming problems of the healthcare system. In addition to easier management and seamless access to historical records, ubiquitous technology has the potential to motivate users to take an active role and manage their own conditions. In this paper we present capabilities of the current generation of smartphones and possible applications for ubiquitous health monitoring and wellness management. We describe the architecture and organization of ubiquitous health monitoring systems, Body Sensor Networks, and integration of wearable and environmental sensors. We also describe mainstream mobile health related applications in today’s mobile marketplaces such as Apple App Store and Google Android Marketplace. Finally, we present the development of UAHealth - our integrated mobile health monitoring system for wellness management, designed to monitor physical activity, weight, and heart activity.

scholarly journals Relationship of Information Sources with Knowledge Levels of Nutrition in Pregnant Women in Ciruas Health Center

2022 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-78
Author(s):  
Albahra Albahra
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between sources of information and the level of knowledge about nutrition in pregnant women at the Ciruas Health Center in 2019, including family information, mass media information, and information on health workers. This type of research is analytic, with a cross sectional design (cross-sectional). Data analysis with univariate analysis (frequency distribution) and bivariate analysis (Kai Squared Test). Based on the results of the study, it was found that most of the mothers obtained good sources of information from their families (62.7%). Statistical test results obtained p value = 0.031 and OR = 4.821, indicating that there is a significant relationship between family sources of information and the level of knowledge about nutrition in pregnant women, most of the mothers received good sources of information from health workers (58.8%). Statistical test results obtained p value = 0.041 and OR = 4.185, so that there is a significant relationship between sources of information from health workers and the level of knowledge about nutrition in pregnant women and most mothers get good sources of information from the mass media (84.3%). The results of statistical tests obtained p value = 0.117 and OR = 6.682, so there is no significant relationship between sources of mass media information and the level of knowledge about nutrition in pregnant women

In Search of Mobile Health Apps Available for Pregnant Women: Qualitative Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Frid ◽  
Kelly Bogaert ◽  
Katherine Chen
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Scoring System ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Search Term ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Mobile Health Apps ◽  
Google Search

BACKGROUND Many pregnant women use the internet to obtain information about pregnancy and childbirth. Over 50% of pregnant women use pregnancy applications (apps) and must search through thousands of pregnancy or women’s health-related apps available on app stores. COVID-19 is changing how women receive prenatal care and their satisfaction with it, leading them to rely more on other sources of information. OBJECTIVE Our objective is to identify mobile apps recommended when a Google search is performed and to evaluate the apps’ features using a modified APPLICATIONS scoring system.  METHODS A list of pregnancy apps was identified in the first 20 Google search results using the search term “pregnancy app” and “pregnancy apps.” After excluding apps irrelevant to the study, all unique apps were downloaded and evaluated with the modified APPLICATION scoring system, which includes both objective and subjective criteria and evaluation of special features.  RESULTS A total of 57 unique pregnancy apps were generated. 28 apps were excluded for irrelevance, inaccuracy, malfunctioning, or no longer available. 29 apps were evaluated, with a mean score of 9.4 points out of a maximum of 16. The highest scoring app scored 15 points. The top five highest scoring apps were all included in the first article in a Google search result and four of them were also the highest mentioned among all articles. CONCLUSIONS Identification of pregnancy apps through a Google search yielded high-scoring apps that were mentioned in multiple articles, yet few contain all the desired qualities. While healthcare providers should continue to vet apps before recommending them to patients, these findings highlight that a Google search is a successful way for patients and providers to find useful and comprehensive pregnancy applications.

scholarly journals Knowledge and beliefs on vaccines among a sample of Italian pregnant women: results from the NAVIDAD study

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 286-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Bert ◽  
Elena Olivero ◽  
Paola Rossello ◽  
Maria R Gualano ◽  
Silvana Castaldi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Vaccine Coverage ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
High Educational Level ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Institutional Websites

Abstract Background Vaccine hesitancy is an emerging phenomenon in European countries and leads to decreasing trends in infant vaccine coverage. The aim of this study was to analyze the level of confidence and correct awareness about immunizations, which are crucial for the success of vaccination programmes. Methods As part of the NAVIDAD multicentre study, we examined vaccination confidence and complacency among a sample of 1820 pregnant women from 14 Italian cities. The questionnaire assessed the interviewee's knowledge, beliefs and misconceptions, as well as their socioeconomic status, information sources about vaccines and confidence in the Italian National Healthcare Service. Results Only 9% of women completely believed to the efficacy, necessity and safety of vaccinations. Almost 20% of them had misconceptions on most of the themes. There was a significant difference in the level of knowledge considering educational level: women with a high educational level have less probability of obtaining a low knowledge score (odds ratio (OR) 0.43 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.34–0.54]). The level of knowledge was also influenced by the sources of information: women who received information from their general practitioner (GP) and from institutional websites had a significantly lower chance of having misconceptions (OR 0.74 [95% CI 0.58–0.96]; OR 0.59 [95% CI 0.46–0.74]). Finally, the results underlined the influence of trust in healthcare professional information on the likelihood of having misconceptions (OR 0.49 [95% CI 0.27–0.89]). Conclusions The data suggest the efficacy of GPs and institutional websites as a source of information to contrast misconceptions and underline the importance of confidence in the healthcare system to increase complacency and confidence in vaccines.

scholarly journals Previvors’ Perceptions of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Health-related Information

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Koruo ◽  
Marleah Dean ◽  
Courtney Scherr ◽  
Meredith Clements ◽  
Amy Ross
Keyword(s):  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Genetic Mutation ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Breast And Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Constant Comparative Method ◽  
Health Related

The purpose of this study is to identify female previvors’ perceptions of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) health-related information. Previvors are individuals who have tested positive for a harmful BRCA genetic mutation, which increases their lifetime risk for HBOC, but who have never been diagnosed with cancer. As a part of a larger research project where 25 qualitative interviews were conducted, this manuscript reports on the analysis of ten interviews which are most relevant to the research focus. Using the constant comparative method, themes were created and developed from the interview data. The results indicate previvors view information as a source of power. These women reported feeling personally responsible for seeking and sharing information, while also relying on medical professionals to provide credible sources of information. Furthermore, previvors emphasized a desire for medical professionals to be more informed about BRCA in order to assist them in making personal health decisions. This study presents the perceptions regarding HBOC information as reported by this population of previvors. The findings indicate that information is not provided in an organized way relative to their specific needs. Therefore, the authors recommend an educational intervention tool for previvors and their medical professionals. KEYWORDS: BRCA; Communication; Qualitative; Hereditary Cancer; Health Experiences; Previvors; Medicine; Patient Perspectives; Health Information

How to design a Mobile Health Application for Women: Case Development and Practical Report (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orawit Thinnukool
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Women’S Health ◽  
Women's Health ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
End Users ◽  
Graphic User Interface ◽  
Mobile Health Application ◽  
Health Application

BACKGROUND Many people use mobile healthcare applications and several of them have been developed for prevention, medication, education, etc. However, only a few have been developed based on research evidence and a semantics analysis. According to preliminary studies, these mobile health applications lack development design in terms of a graphical user interface. Therefore, this raises the questions of what a mobile health application should be, what the graphical and functional design should be, and how best to design the app. OBJECTIVE To resolve the defect of the graphic user interface (GUI) design and functionality of the women’s health application METHODS To answer these questions, design thinking methodology was used to resolve the defect of the graphic user interface (GUI) design and functionality of the application. This research is focused on designing an application associated with women’s health based on analysing the top fifty mobile applications in the Google Play Store to identify problems and solve them. Thirty end users were invited to complete a questionnaire and thirteen IT experts were asked to provide feedback about the GUI design and functionality. Focus group interviews and the Delphi technique process were used to analyse the feedback and design a process taxonomy to address the problem. RESULTS A design framework to improve the functionality and graphical user interface of a mobile application for women’s health was produced based on the evaluation of end-users and IT experts. The final design of the application development, which was composed of five major functions: period calendar, self-assessment, self-note, counselling, reminder and notification, was launched. Modifications were made to the prototype application and a revised version was produced based on the feedback from the end users and experts with the result that the relevant problems with the GUI design and functionality were resolved, leading to more efficient use and users’ satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS It can be concluded from the results of this study that the design thinking method led to the exploration of a potential framework to develop a mobile application for women’s health using a systematic process as a guide to analyse different kinds of study to establish a suitable development strategy. In addition, the incorporation of end-users, experts and a literature design principle were crucial to the usefulness of the application.

scholarly journals Health knowledge among the millennial generation

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom Lloyd ◽  
Michele L. Shaffer ◽  
Christy Stetter ◽  
Mark D. Widome ◽  
John Repke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Generation X ◽  
Millennial Generation ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
School Students ◽  
Hierarchical Learning ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Factual Content ◽  
Health Application

The Millennial Generation, also known as Generation Y, is the demographic cohort following Generation X, and is generally regarded to be composed of those individuals born between 1980 and 2000. They are the first to grow up in an environment where health-related information is widely available by internet, TV and other electronic media, yet we know very little about the scope of their health knowledge. This study was undertaken to quantify two domains of clinically relevant health knowledge: factual content and ability to solve health related questions (application) in nine clinically related medical areas. Study subjects correctly answered, on average, 75% of health application questions but only 54% of health content questions. Since students were better able to correctly answer questions dealing with applications compared to those on factual content contemporary US high school students may not use traditional hierarchical learning models in acquisition of their health knowledge.

scholarly journals The Importance of the Internet in Obtaining Healthrelated Information in Pregnant Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-234
Author(s):  
Matea Sostaric ◽  
◽  
Natasa Jokic-Begic ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Web Searches ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Inhibiting Factors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Internet Searches

The Internet has become a commonly used medium through which persons obtain information on health. Women use the Internet more often to obtain health-related information, and their tendency towards searching the Internet for information increases during pregnancy, which is a very important period in their lives. This review article presents findings on the phenomenon of searching the Internet for health-related information in pregnant women. It includes a detailed description of facilitating and inhibiting factors due to which pregnant women engage in Internet searches on health, as well as processes within the healthcare system that lead to such searches. We describe the most commonly used internet sources for health-related information and the most common search topics in pregnant women. Various aspects of the reliability of the information intended for pregnant women that can be found on the Internet are described, as well as factors that they take into account when evaluating the accuracy and the relevance of the information. We also present a concise overview of the demographic, obstetric, and psychological characteristics of pregnant women due to which they are more prone to web searches on information related to health. The psychological characteristics described herein comprise health literacy, self-efficacy, health-related locus of control, health-related anxiety, and pregnancy-specific anxiety. We explain the effects and consequences of Internet searches on the functioning and wellbeing of pregnant women, with an emphasis on compulsive web searches and intensification of anxiety after searching. Finally, we describe the importance of research in this area given the numerous practical applications.

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