2022
DOI: 10.3389/fsoc.2022.886548
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Use of digital media for family planning information by women and their social networks in Kenya: A qualitative study in peri-urban Nairobi

Abstract: Access to information about family planning (FP) continues to have financial, physical and social barriers among young women living in Kenya. This paper draws on social norms theory to explore how young women and their social networks access FP information on digital media (e.g., WhatsApp, websites). Qualitative phone interviews were conducted with 40 participants – young women, their partners and key influencers – in seven peri-urban wards in Nairobi, Kenya. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Finding… Show more

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“…Socioeconomic disparities and geographical location may lead to digital divides, which restrict the accessibility of digital family planning services to certain demographic groups. Furthermore, people' capacity to efficiently use these technologies might be impeded by a deficiency in digital literacy (Zinke- Allmang et al, 2022). To bridge these gaps, it is necessary to implement strategic initiatives that enable the equitable distribution of the advantages of digitization, reaching all sectors of society.…”
Section: Barriers To Digitalization In Family Planningmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Socioeconomic disparities and geographical location may lead to digital divides, which restrict the accessibility of digital family planning services to certain demographic groups. Furthermore, people' capacity to efficiently use these technologies might be impeded by a deficiency in digital literacy (Zinke- Allmang et al, 2022). To bridge these gaps, it is necessary to implement strategic initiatives that enable the equitable distribution of the advantages of digitization, reaching all sectors of society.…”
Section: Barriers To Digitalization In Family Planningmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The integration process must overcome interoperability problems to guarantee that digital tools effectively connect with and enhance current systems. Establishing standardised processes is crucial for prioritising patient outcomes, necessitating collaboration between digital health providers and conventional healthcare companies (Zinke- Allmang et al, 2022).…”
Section: Integration With Existing Healthcare Systemsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…WhatsApp can be used on a mobile phone across all smartphone platforms [13] , and also has a web-based platform for use on a PC or Mac [11] . As of 2021, WhatsApp was the most popular digital messaging platform in the world, and 97% of internet users aged 16-64 years in Kenya access WhatsApp monthly, which is the highest population percent for a single country globally [14] , [15] , [16] . This application is free to download and use, though users may have costs associated with the data used by their mobile phone to operate the platform.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%