Evaluating Accessibility of Mobile Phone Technology (mHealth Platform) on Maternal and Child Health Care

Christopher Andere Agwenyi; Alice Nambiro Wechuli

doi:10.32628/IJSRSET251219

Authors

Christopher Andere Agwenyi Department of Information Technology, School of Computing and Informatics, Kibabii University, P.O. Box 1699—50200, Bungoma County, Kenya Author
Alice Nambiro Wechuli Department of Information Technology, School of Computing and Informatics, Kibabii University, P.O. Box 1699—50200, Bungoma County, Kenya Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRSET251219

Keywords:

Health, Maternal Health, Child Health, Mobile Technology, Kenya

Abstract

ICT has revolutionized the healthcare sector by enabling remote patient monitoring, teleconsultation, electronic health records (EHR), mobile health (mHealth), and telemedicine services. This study evaluates the accessibility of Mobile Phone Technology, an mHealth platform designed to complement medical facilities in rural and underserved communities, thereby improving maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes. By leveraging the existing social connections of new mothers and pregnant women-such as parents, siblings, friends, neighbors, spouses, and community health volunteers-the platform facilitates access to crucial healthcare services beyond prenatal and antenatal care.

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