Digital health in perinatal care: Exploring usage, attitudes, and needs among Swiss women in urban and rural settings

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作者
Oelhafen, Stephan [1 ]
机构
[1] Bern Univ Appl Sci, Sch Hlth Profess, Bern, Switzerland
来源
DIGITAL HEALTH | 2024年 / 10卷
关键词
Digital health; eHealth; Switzerland; attitudes; perinatal care; pregnancy; postpartum; rurality; PREGNANCY; SATISFACTION; TELEMEDICINE; VALIDATION; ENGLISH; SPANISH; RISK;
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10.1177/20552076241277671
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R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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摘要
Background Switzerland's healthcare system is known for its quality but faces challenges such as slow digitalization and fragmentation, especially in perinatal care. This study investigates Swiss women's use, needs, and attitudes in respect of digital health tools during pregnancy and postpartum, focusing on any differences between rural and urban populations.Methods A web-based cross-sectional survey targeted pregnant women and those who had given birth in the last 12 months. Participants were recruited through social media, and the data were analyzed using principal component analysis and multivariable regressions to explore factors affecting the use of digital tools and attitudes toward eHealth.Results A total of 1160 participants completed the survey. Healthcare professionals (92%) and private networks (77%) were the primary sources of information. Women expressed a strong preference for app features such as data access (73%), prescription management (73%), and scheduling appointments with healthcare professionals (71%). However, they also raised concerns about the impersonal nature of digital healthcare interactions (71%). Overall, rural women had more negative attitudes toward online health information seeking, which can be attributed to differences in education levels.Conclusion The findings indicate that while Swiss women in the perinatal period do utilize digital tools, they focus more on nonmedical topics such as tracking physiological development. The study underscores the importance of adapting digital health solutions to the specific needs of women in the perinatal period. Emphasis should be placed on developing applications that are not only informative but also empower women on their healthcare journey while ensuring data privacy and supporting personal interactions with healthcare providers.
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