Amna Batool
Kentaro Toyama
ABSTRACT
Maternal mortality is still a threat for developing countries, and this continues to be true in Pakistan. Though there are global efforts to address maternal health issues using Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), studies have not considered this question from the perspective of both medical practitioners and pregnant mothers. Through semi-structured interviews of health personnel and expecting women, we identify some ICT-addressable causes of maternal mortality. We conclude that using ICTs to deliver relevant and timely information with regards to hospital/clinic visits, medication, and some pre-natal practices could benefit mothers if it is conducted in collaboration with a trusted healthcare facility.
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- An Investigation into ICT-Addressable Causes of Maternal Mortality in Pakistan
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