mHealth in Low-Resource Settings

How to set up an SMS system

Loudon, Melissa | 2009-
  • Author(s): Loudon, Melissa
  • Publisher: MobileActive
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, technical training, nonprofit corporations
This How-To covers the basics of setting up an SMS campaign system, looking at different approaches to suit your goals, budget and technical expertise.

Using cell phones for mosquito vector surveillance and control

Lozano-Fuentos, S. | 2012]
  • Author(s): Lozano-Fuentos, S.
  • Publisher: Colorado state university. Natural sciences computer science
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: malaria, public health, disease control, vector-borne diseases, data processing
Low-cost approaches for improving better prevention and control of vector-borne diseases, such as mosquito-borne dengue and malaria, are needed. The Chaak application supports the use of cell phones for field capture and rapid transfer of mosquito vector surveillance data to a central database.

Information and communications technology for future health systems in developing countries

Lucas, Henry | 2008
  • Author(s): Lucas, Henry
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • Pages: 2122--2132
  • Keywords: information technology, communication technology, health services, developing countries
Combining a case study approach with a general discussion, this paper attempts to assess the potential benefits of a diverse range of ICT innovations, including computer-aided diagnosis, treatment monitoring and telemedicine applications, and some of the constraints they will need to overcome.

Wired mothers : use of mobile phones to improve maternal and neonatal health in Zanzibar

Lund, Stine | ca. 2010]
  • Author(s): Lund, Stine
  • Publisher: University of Copenhagen. Danish research network for health (Enreca health)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, maternal health services, maternal and child health, infants, prenatal care, zanzibar
The Wired Mothers project in Zanzibar links pregnant women to a primary health care centre through use of mobile phones. The paper outlines a study designed to examine the beneficial impact of using mobiles and SMS for healthcare on maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality.

Wired mothers : use of mobile phones to improve maternal and neonatal health in Zanzibar

Lund, Stine | [2010]
  • Author(s): Lund, Stine
  • Publisher: University of Copenhagen
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, maternal and child health, maternal health services, infants, prenatal care, zanzibar
The Wired Mothers project in Zanzibar links pregnant women to a primary health care centre through use of mobile phones. They receive standard SMS for care appointments, and can call the primary provider in case of acute or non acute problems
 

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This website aims to offer an up-to-date source of information and a platform for sharing knowledge on the current use, potentional and limitation of mHealth in low-resource settings.