Effect of Mobile Application Assisted Nursing Intervention on Pregnant Women Regarding Iron Deficiency Anemia

Abstract

Anemia is present among 90% of women during pregnancy that is of the iron deficiency type. Aim: To investigate the effect of mobile application assisted nursing intervention on pregnant women regarding iron deficiency anemia. Subjects and method: Design: A quasi-experimental research design was used. Setting: The study was conducted at antenatal outpatient clinics at Mansoura and Tanta University Hospitals. Subjects: A purposive sample of 210 pregnant women was involved in the study from the previously selected settings. Three Tools were used for data collection 1) a structured interviewing questionnaire, 2) pregnant women's reported practices tool, and 3) an investigation tool used to measure hemoglobin level. Results: There was a statistically significant difference regarding pregnant women's level of knowledge and practice about iron deficiency anemia management and Hemoglobin (Hb) value after mobile application assisted nursing intervention. In addition, there was a statistically significant association between pregnant women's knowledge, practice regarding the management of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy and their demographic characteristics. Conclusion: Mobile application-assisted nursing intervention has a positive effect on improving pregnant women's knowledge and practice regarding management of iron deficiency anemia. Recommendations: Mobile application-assisted nursing intervention should be used in various Maternity health care settings.