Effectiveness of WhatsApp-based education on improving access to maternal health: A systematic review

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Fabrice Djouma Nembot · Université de Dschang

Blake Nkemngu Afutendem · Université de Dschang

Collins Buh Nkum · Santen (Japan)

Dora Ateudjieu · Unité de Recherche sur les Maladies Infectieuses et Tropicales Emergentes

Deborah Kakapen · Catholic University of Central Africa

Zacheus Ebongo Nanje · Ministry of Public Health

Roger Ndzana

Abstract

WhatsApp-based education is a feasible, low-cost adjunct to routine ANC that can improve knowledge, health behaviors, psychological well-being and satisfaction. Future research should prioritize large-scale, multicenter RCTs in low-resource settings, with standardized outcome measures and long-term follow-up, to establish effectiveness and scalability.

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Mobile Health and mHealth Applications Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum ICT in Developing Communities

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Published in: Digital Health

Volume 12, pp. 20552076261428152-20552076261428152

DOI: 10.1177/20552076261428152

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Effectiveness of WhatsApp-based education on improving access to maternal health: A systematic review

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