Affiliation:
1. University of Eastern Finland, Finland
2. Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Ghana
Abstract
The aim of the present case study is to assess prospectively the HIA of a proposed mobile health intervention to reduce MMR in 10-years. PHIA was carried out on a proposed mHealth intervention to MMR. In addition, an online feasibility pilot study was carried out involving 41 participants from September 1st, 2021, to January 2022. The intervention improved the well-being of pregnant women via education on good nutrition. It reduced MMR, travel costs, frequency of visits to healthcare centers, and increased equality in healthcare accessibility. Due to the reduced frequency of hospital visits, the risk of transportation and road accidents were noticed. About 88% of participants stated the intervention is feasible and worthwhile. While nearly 95% said they are eager and prepared to use the intervention when implemented. The intervention can improve the health of mothers, MMR, and reduce health inequality. Feasibility and willingness to use the new intervention were very high, hence the intervention should be tested on a larger population and in different geographical regions. .