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Marie-Alexia Masella, Béatrice Godard

    Sante Publique (Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France)
    |June 20, 2022
    PubMed
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    Pregnant women extensively use the internet for medical information, gaining empowerment but facing risks like misinformation and privacy breaches. Healthcare providers should guide reliable online resource use and educate women on digital health literacy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Digital Health
    • Maternal Health
    • Medical Ethics

    Context:

    • Pregnant women are significant internet users, impacting their healthcare engagement.
    • Online health information seeking is prevalent during pregnancy and childbirth.
    • The study addresses the ethical dimensions of internet use in maternal medical care.

    Purpose:

    • To explore the ethical issues surrounding pregnant women's internet usage for medical care.
    • To analyze the impact of online health information on patient autonomy and the caregiver-patient relationship.

    Summary:

    • A systematic literature review of 79 articles revealed over 90% of pregnant women use the internet for medical information and support.
    • Internet use enhances patient empowerment, autonomy, and access to knowledge, altering the traditional caregiver-patient dynamic.

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  • Potential drawbacks include misinformation, digital divide, privacy concerns, and stigmatization.

    • Impact:

    • Empowers pregnant women by providing greater access to information and a more active role in their care.
    • Highlights the need for healthcare providers to guide patients toward reliable online resources.
    • Recommends educating pregnant women on critical evaluation of online health information to mitigate risks.