A participatory learning approach for the development of a maternal mobile health technology in Zimbabwe

Israel Mbekezeli Dabengwa; Zibusiso Nyati-Jokomo; Laurine Chikoko; Prestige Tatenda Makanga; Newton Nyapwere; Liberty Makacha

doi:10.1080/0376835X.2022.2059449

A participatory learning approach for the development of a maternal mobile health technology in Zimbabwe

Israel Mbekezeli Dabengwa
, Zibusiso Nyati-Jokomo
, Laurine Chikoko
, Prestige Tatenda Makanga
, Newton Nyapwere
, Liberty Makacha

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Abstract

Participatory Learning Approaches (PLAs) were used in identifying community expectations and needs for the introduction of the RoadMApp mHealth software (a geographically enabled mHealth technology which would link pregnant women to transportation to health facilities) in Kwekwe District, Zimbabwe. The sampling frame included different demographic groups which voluntarily took part in the study. 84 participants took part in the study. Chapati visual methods were conducted on Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) at 3 Rural Health Centres, whilst in-depth informant interviews (IDIs) and problem tree analysis were conducted at 10 clinics in urban, peri-urban, and rural areas. Thematic analysis and root-cause-analysis were used to interpret the data. Major themes identified were (a.) unavailability of savings for institutional childbirth, (b.) transport problems, and (c.) donor dependency. We recommend RoadMApp mHealth software to look beyond catering for transportation and savings for pregnancy related conditions, but inclusion of other health conditions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	421-440
Number of pages	20
Journal	Development Southern Africa
Volume	40
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/0376835X.2022.2059449
Publication status	Published - 5 Apr 2022
Externally published	Yes

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Keywords

geographically enabled mHealth
lower and middle income
maternal health
mobile health
Participatory learning approaches
RoadMApp

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A participatory learning approach for the development of a maternal mobile health technology in Zimbabwe

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