Perceived Experiences and Needs of Digital Resources Among Postpartum Women in the United Arab Emirates: Qualitative Focus Group Study
This study reveals the multifaceted role of digital resources in supporting mothers during the postpartum period, highlighting unmet needs that present opportunities for advancing postpartum care in the UAE. It demonstrates the importance of developing reliable digital solutions for postpartum women, especially regarding mental health and to enhance access to care through tailored telemedicine services. Collaborative efforts are required to ensure the implementation of user-centered digital platforms. Future research should focus on the diverse needs of postpartum women, including cultural sensitivity, the feasibility of telemedicine services, and the integration of partner support in digital interventions to improve maternal health outcomes.
Authors
- Nivine Hanach (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7802-9012)
- Hadia Radwan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3930-2554)
- Wegdan Bani‐Issa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8551-9052)
- Nanné K. de Vries (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4348-707X)
- Roba Saqan
Institutions
- University of Sharjah (AE)
- Maastricht University (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Internet Research
- Published
- 2024-12-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/53720
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.17