Effectiveness Of mHealth  Intervention In Improving Antenatal And Postnatal Care Outcomes: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Recent Evidence

Favour Ayambem Boniface; Daprim Samuel Ogaji; Linda Chihurumnanya Odikpo; Antor Odu Ndep

doi:10.67693/BJCR-EP2MJGDN

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Publication Date: 10/11/2026
Volume / Issue: Vol 1, Issue 6 (2026)
Article No.: 034
Journal: British Journal of Contemporary Research
DOI: https://doi.org/10.67693/BJCR-EP2MJGDN
Received: 13 Oct 2026
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Favour Ayambem Boniface: Department of Child Health, Africa Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria

Daprim Samuel Ogaji: Department of Child Health, Africa Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria

Linda Chihurumnanya Odikpo: Department of Child Health, Africa Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria

Antor Odu Ndep: Department of Child Health, Africa Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria

Abstract

Maternal health outcomes is a global midwifery concern. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of mobile health (mHealth) interventions on four key maternal and child health outcomes: antenatal care (ANC) attendance, facility delivery, exclusive breastfeeding at 5–6 months, and completion of childhood immunisation at 9 months. A literature search of electronic databases identified eligible randomised controlled trials published between 2020 and 2025. Data were synthesised using a random-effects model, with effect sizes reported as pooled relative risks and statistical significance assessed at p < 0.05. The review found that mHealth interventions significantly improved ANC attendance 50% (RR: 1.5 (95%CI: 1.02-2.18)). In contrast, mHealth did not significantly influence facility delivery, exclusive breastfeeding practices, or childhood vaccination completion at 9 months. The results underscore the differential impact of mHealth across the maternal care continuum. This review provides evidence that mHealth has substantial potential to improve ANC uptake but requires strategic adaptation to meaningfully influence other maternal and child health outcomes.

Keywords

Antenatal Breastfeeding Delivery Immunization mHealth Postnatal

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Correction Notice

CORRECTED REPLACEMENT. This article is a corrected version of a work originally published by the same author in Volume 1, Issue 4 (2026), DOI 10.67693/BJCR-48JL8NFQ, which has been retracted owing to errors in the reported results. This version supersedes the retracted article. The formal retraction notice is published at DOI 10.67693/BJCR-6U4TY47Z.

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Favour Ayambem Boniface, Daprim Samuel Ogaji, Linda Chihurumnanya Odikpo, Antor Odu Ndep (2026). Effectiveness Of mHealth Intervention In Improving Antenatal And Postnatal Care Outcomes: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Recent Evidence. British Journal of Contemporary Research, 1(6), Article 034. https://doi.org/10.67693/BJCR-EP2MJGDN

Favour Ayambem Boniface. “Effectiveness Of mHealth Intervention In Improving Antenatal And Postnatal Care Outcomes: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Recent Evidence.” British Journal of Contemporary Research, vol. 1, no. 6, 2026.

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