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Mobile health (mHealth) interventions significantly improve pregnant women's quality of life and health outcomes. These digital tools enhance care, especially in underserved areas, leading to better maternal and fetal results.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Perinatal care
  • Digital health
  • Public health

Background:

  • Mobile health (mHealth) interventions are gaining traction in prenatal care.
  • Focus on improving pregnant women's quality of life and psychosocial health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Systematically evaluate mHealth interventions' effects on pregnant women's quality of life and pregnancy outcomes.
  • Assess impact on psychosocial health specifically.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review (2013-2023) across eight databases.
  • Included English original articles on technology in prenatal care and financially independent pregnant women.
  • Analyzed interventions increasing medical attendance, health education, and compliance.

Main Results:

  • mHealth interventions improved pregnant women's quality of life.
  • Tools like text messaging, apps, and wearables enhanced maternal and fetal outcomes.
  • Benefits were notable in low-resource settings, improving education, monitoring, and adherence.

Conclusions:

  • mHealth implementation boosts healthcare quality and pregnancy outcomes.
  • Further research needed on optimal mHealth types and system integration.