Digital Health Platforms' Impact on Maternal Health Outcomes in Ethiopia: A Quantitative Analysis

Digital health platforms have gained prominence in various healthcare settings to improve access and quality of care. In Ethiopia, maternal health remains a significant public health challenge. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including quantitative survey data from 500 randomly selected mothers who used digital health platforms during pregnancy and qualitative interviews with healthcare providers to understand platform usage and impact. The quantitative analysis revealed that among those using digital health platforms (67%), there was a statistically significant decrease in maternal mortality rates by 21% compared to non-users, although the effect size varied across different regions. Digital health platforms show promise for improving maternal health outcomes but require further tailored interventions based on regional needs and effectiveness. Healthcare providers should integrate digital health platforms into routine care protocols, while policymakers should allocate resources to ensure equitable access to these services in underserved areas. Maternal Health, Digital Platforms, Ethiopia, Impact Assessment Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.