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@article{187385,
        author = {Mekala Moorthy},
        title = {Impact of Mobile Health (mHealth) on Antenatal Care Compliance: A Narrative Review},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {4213-4215},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187385},
        abstract = {Background: Antenatal care (ANC) is vital for maternal and neonatal health, yet adherence to recommended visits remains suboptimal. Mobile health (mHealth) interventions, such as SMS reminders, mobile applications, and teleconsultations, have emerged as strategies to improve ANC compliance.
Objective: To review recent evidence on the effectiveness of mHealth interventions in enhancing ANC compliance and discuss behavioral, contextual, and nursing implications.
Methods: A narrative review was conducted focusing on high-quality studies published between 2020 and 2025. Seven key studies were selected, including meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and original trials evaluating mHealth interventions for improving ANC attendance and maternal outcomes.
Results: Meta-analyses and systematic reviews demonstrate that mHealth interventions significantly improve ANC compliance (OR/RR = 1.66–2.94). Real-world trials confirm efficacy of SMS reminders, mobile apps, and combined interventions in increasing ANC attendance and early booking. Behavioral studies indicate high acceptability among pregnant women, with barriers including digital literacy, device access, and socio-cultural factors.
Conclusion: mHealth interventions are effective and feasible tools to enhance ANC compliance. Successful implementation requires addressing barriers and tailoring interventions to local context. Nursing professionals play a critical role in delivering, monitoring, and supporting these interventions.},
        keywords = {mHealth, mobile health, antenatal care, compliance, nursing interventions, maternal health},
        month = {November},
        }