The Effect of Mobile Application-based Antenatal Care Monitoring in Improving Knowledge, Antenatal Care Compliance, and Health Status of Pregnant Women: A Literature Review

Abstract

Antenatal care is a crucial aspect of maternal and child health, providing comprehensive services to pregnant women throughout their pregnancy to ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy and delivery. Method: The researcher used the PubMed database and Google Scholar to search for articles published between 2019 and 2023. With the assistance of the publish or perish application, the researcher searched for articles relevant to the research theme. The researcher then retrieved the details based on the criteria. This study strictly adhered to the reporting requirements outlined by PRISMA. Result: A total of 587 items were found from the two databases. Following the extraction process by the inclusion and exclusion criteria, seven articles that could be reviewed were obtained. The study's results revealed that mobile application-based antenatal care can improve pregnant women's health, increase knowledge, and increase compliance with antenatal care visits. This, in turn, affects decreases in maternal and infant mortality. Conclusion: Prenatal care has been revolutionized by mobile app-based health technologies, which have made it more accessible and provided pregnant women with the knowledge they need to better their health status to engage in prenatal care sessions actively.