Evaluating the public health impact of digital health technologies: A case study of FamilyConnect for maternal and child health in Uganda

FC shows promise in improving ANC and disease prevention, but scale-up requires addressing sociocultural, infrastructural, and systemic barriers, expanding language coverage, engaging men, improving device access, and strengthening health systems.

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Digital Health
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2025-05-01
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https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076251404512
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ICT in Developing Communities
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Abstract

FC shows promise in improving ANC and disease prevention, but scale-up requires addressing sociocultural, infrastructural, and systemic barriers, expanding language coverage, engaging men, improving device access, and strengthening health systems.

Digital HealthVol. 11
Kampala University (UG), Ministry of Health (UG)
Openalex Percentile: Top 48%
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