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Pregnant Women's Experiences Using a Mobile Application for Iron Supplementation Adherence: A Phenomenological Approach

Unnes Journal of Public Health · Vol. 13 No. 2 (2024) · pp. 1–12

DOI
10.15294/ujph.v13i2.2758
ISSN
2548-7604, 2252-6781
Published
2024-09-25
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) in cooperation with the Association of Indonesian Public Health Experts (Ikatan Ahli Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia (IAKMI))
Language
eng

Abstract

Iron deficiency anemia is a significant global public health concern that disproportionately affects young children and pregnant women. One effective method for monitoring medication in pregnant women is through mobile applications. This study aims to investigatepregnant women’s experience with iron supplementation adherence management using amobile application. A qualitative study with a phenomenology approach was conductedamong 20 pregnant women and midwives. The qualitative method was used to explore participants’ experience using a maternal application called “MySmart Bumil” to improvepregnant women’s adherence to iron supplements. The study identified four themes: the factors of non-compliance, the motivation for taking iron supplements, and the benefits andthe weaknesses of using the application. Mobile app reminders can help pregnant womencheck medication frequency, remind them to take iron tablets, and build more consistentmedication habits. However, some pregnant women found that the reminder was ineffective. Pregnant women thought that the notifications should have alarms to be more effective. The mobile application has the potential to assist health providers in effectively monitoring the health state of pregnancy and improving adherence to iron supplementation

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  • Universitas Ahmad Dahlan
  • Universitas Harapan Bangsa
  • Institut Teknologi Telkom Purwokerto
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Herman YuliansyahUniversitas Ahmad Dahlan1
Rahmasari Adi Putri ImaniatiUniversitas Ahmad Dahlan1
Merlinda WibowoInstitut Teknologi Telkom Purwokerto1
Naufal Kurnia RamadhanAffiliation unknown1
Supriyatiningsih SupriyatiningsihAffiliation unknown1
Dianita SugiyoAffiliation unknown1
Dyah Tri Kusuma DewiAffiliation unknown1
Sri SundariAffiliation unknown1
Dwi AmbarwatiAffiliation unknown1
Merita AriniAffiliation unknown1
Farid SuryantoAffiliation unknown1
Denny Anggoro PrakosoAffiliation unknown1
Muzaitul Akma Binti Mustapa Kamal BashaAffiliation unknown1

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