Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006)
Impact Assessment of Mobile Health Information Services on Maternal Outcomes among Low-Income Women Farmers in Eastern Uganda: A Three-Year Outcome Measure
Abstract
Mobile health information services (MHIS) are increasingly being utilised to address maternal health outcomes in resource-limited settings. A mixed methods approach combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews was employed. Data collection occurred over a three-year period, with baseline data collected in and follow-up assessments conducted annually from to . Contrary to initial expectations, the proportion of women who received prenatal care increased by 45% after three years of MHIS intervention compared to pre-intervention levels (baseline). The findings suggest that MHIS can be an effective tool for improving maternal health outcomes in low-income populations. Future studies should explore the sustainability and scalability of these interventions, particularly in diverse rural settings.