Meta-Analysis: The Effectiveness of Using mHealth to Improve Antenatal Care
Abstract
Background: One of the innovations in technology in health that can be used is mHealth. The use of technology such as mHealth allows for the dissemination of information to pregnant women in an effort to improve antenatal care. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of using mHealth on antenatal care.
Subjects and Method: This was a systematic review and meta-analysis study using PICO, Population: Pregnant women, Intervention: Using mHealth, Com
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