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Study Influencing Factors of Maternal Health and the Role of Internet of Things (IoT) to Improve Maternal Care

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Maternal health during pregnancy is influenced by various factors that significantly impact pregnancy outcomes. This paper aims to highlight these critical factors, promote awareness, and advocate proactive self-care among women. By analyzing various works, a taxonomy of influencing factors is proposed to provide an understanding of their effects on maternal and fetal health. The taxonomy reveals multiple factors, including individual characteristics, social determinants, and environmental factors, that significantly affect maternal and fetal health. Therefore, by thoroughly reviewing reputed articles in the field of IoT technology in maternal care, a list of sensors and devices capable of capturing health-related parameters and various applications of IoT in maternal care is presented. IoT technology and promoting self-care can enhance maternal care and improve outcomes for both mother and fetus. Therefore, this research emphasizes the factors influencing pregnancy and the benefits of the adoption of IoT technology to enable a patient-centric approach for prompt detection of potential risks in maternal care.

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Rani, D., Kumar, R. & Chauhan, N. Study Influencing Factors of Maternal Health and the Role of Internet of Things (IoT) to Improve Maternal Care. SN COMPUT. SCI. 5, 778 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42979-024-03129-0

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