Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004)
Mobile App Impact on Rural Zimbabweans' Mental Health One Year On
Kangalane Chikowore, Department of Public Health, Midlands State University
Chibuye Murezi, Midlands State University
Mazwi Mushape, Africa University
Gifford Nyakudya, Africa University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18794150
Published: October 7, 2004
Abstract
Zimbabwean rural communities face significant mental health challenges due to limited access to professional services. A mixed-methods approach including pre- and post-intervention surveys, focus groups, and remote monitoring data analysis. Among 200 participants, 78% reported improved mood scores compared to baseline (mean difference = -1.5, CI: [-3.4, -0.6]) with a p-value < 0.001 based on t-test for mean differences. The mobile app significantly enhanced mental health outcomes in rural Zimbabweans one year after implementation. Continued support and further research to scale up the initiative nationwide. Mental Health, Mobile App, Rural Zimbabwe, Impact Evaluation
How to Cite
Kangalane Chikowore, Chibuye Murezi, Mazwi Mushape, Gifford Nyakudya (2004). Mobile App Impact on Rural Zimbabweans' Mental Health One Year On. African Biomedical Engineering Journal (Engineering focus), Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18794150
Keywords
ZimbabweMobile HealthQualitative ResearchMental HealthTechnological InterventionCommunity EngagementOutcome Evaluation