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Using mobile transport vouchers to improve access to skilled delivery
Marilyn Ommeh1, Christine J Fenenga2, Cees J Hesp3
1PharmAccess Group Kenya. 52 El Molo Court, Lavington, P.O. Box 6711-00100, Nairobi, Kenya m.ommeh@pharmaccess.or.ke.
Rural and Remote Health
|February 10, 2019
Summary
Mobile transport vouchers significantly increased facility births among pregnant women in Kenya. This innovative approach, using mobile technology, helps overcome barriers to skilled delivery care in low-income settings.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- mHealth
- maternal health
Background:
- Maternal mortality remains a critical challenge in low-income countries.
- Skilled birth attendants are crucial for preventing maternal deaths during childbirth.
- Access to healthcare facilities for delivery is often limited in rural areas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of mobile transport vouchers on healthcare facility utilization for childbirth.
- To assess the effectiveness of mobile technology in improving access to skilled birth attendants.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods study involving 86 pregnant women in Samburu County, Kenya.
- Utilized quantitative data on mobile voucher transactions.
- Collected qualitative data on the usability of transport vouchers via telephone interviews.
Main Results:
- Mobile transport vouchers were a primary factor in women accessing healthcare facilities for delivery.
- Illiteracy and resource limitations presented implementation challenges.
- The intervention demonstrated success in a remote rural African setting.
Conclusions:
- Mobile technology is a viable tool for delivering health interventions in remote African settings.
- Integrating mobile technology with community health agents enhances healthcare access.
- Mobile transport vouchers can effectively facilitate skilled birth attendance and reduce maternal mortality.
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