Identification of Information Elements for Preeclampsia Android-Based Self-Management Application



Safdari R¹ ; Rahmanian M² ; Pahlevany Nejad S³ Show Affiliations
Source: Journal of Payavard Salamat Published:2019

Abstract

Background and Aim: Preeclampsia is one of the most prominent cases of pregnancy related diseases that threatens health at global level, especially in developing countries. In Iran, with 14% of outbreak, it is the second most common cause of maternal mortality. The main goal of this study was to identify the information requirements of the Android-based preeclampsia self-Management application. Materials & Methods: This was a descriptive study that was done in 2018 in Amir_Almomenin Hospital affiliated to Semnan University of Medical Sciences in two stages of reviewing the sources and the need for data elements. In the review phase, after studying the articles and study, the data requirements and factors which affecting the prevalence of preeclampsia were identified and a survey of qualified physicians was done by designing a researcher-made questionnaire. Results: This research results indicate that 63.9% of the respondents assigned to the elements mentioned in the demographic findings. 75.9% of them identified health information elements as very important. Also, 77.85% of the research community considered the elements in the lifestyle sector to be of the highest importance. All participants recognized that reminder in the program was necessary. Approximately 33.33% of them reconsidered sport education to be at the lowest level, while 45.24% rated it as being of the highest importance. Conclusion: The information requirements of this program were determined in 6 groups of health history, educational tips, lifestyle, referral alarms, and reporting. This program can help pregnant mothers with preeclampsia to control their disease to minimize complications by observing proper nutrition and principles of treatment. © 2019, Tehran University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.