mHealth for Improvement of Access to Maternal Health Services in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic (SMS Maama Project)
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Complications
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
- Enrollment
- 248
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in Pre- to Post-Intervention Knowledge
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The study's purpose is to demonstrate the ability of an mHealth platform as a feasible way of sharing information in a time of restricted movement in order to inform future studies.
Detailed Description
The primary objective of this trial is to assess whether an mHealth platform increases maternal health knowledge in the areas of birth preparedness, pregnancy, and birth complications as measured by the pre- and post-surveys in comparison to routine antenatal care. The secondary objectives of this trial are; 1. To provide knowledge of COVID-19 symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, and treatment, in a time of social distancing and learning. 2. To improve access and linkages to maternal health services and information as well as provide appropriate referrals for pregnant females. 3. Inform the adoption of mHealth into future health delivery plans.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Own a personal mobile phone
- •Attend ANC at Kisenyi Health Centre IV, Kawempe Hospital or Rubaga Hospital
- •Are at least 24-26 weeks estimated gestational age
- •Literate in English or Luganda
- •Capable of sending/receiving text messages
Exclusion Criteria
- •Females who plan to travel out of Uganda during the study period
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in Pre- to Post-Intervention Knowledge
Time Frame: up to 18 weeks
Outcome is reported as the percent of pregnant participants who recognize key danger signs during pregnancy, labor and childbirth, and postpartum period. Knowledge is measured pre-intervention (approximately 24-26 weeks gestation) and post-intervention (approximately 2 weeks following delivery). The timeframe is calculated to be 16-18 weeks.
Secondary Outcomes
- Change in Knowledge on COVID-19(up to 18 weeks)
- Change in Breastfeeding Knowledge(up to 18 weeks)
- Antenatal Care Rate(up to 18 weeks)
- Rate of COVID Testing(up to 18 weeks)
- Change in Pregnancy Risk Knowledge(up to 18 weeks)
- Skilled Birth Attendance Rate(up to 18 weeks)
- Rate of Negative Pregnancy Outcomes(up to 18 weeks)