Digital Innovation in Midwifery Care: Development of the Nindya Suamiable Web to Improve Health Autonomy in Pregnant and Postpartum Women
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https://doi.org/10.71164/socialmedicine.v19i2.2026.2229Keywords:
maternal health, digital intervention, pregnancy care, postpartum care, maternal welfare, health independence, mHealth, East KalimantanAbstract
Maternal mortality continues to pose a significant challenge to public health, particularly in regions with limited geographical access and infrastructural constraints, such as East Kalimantan, Indonesia. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Nindya Suamiable Web, a digital health intervention designed to enhance maternal care during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, the study involved 328 pregnant and postpartum women across three districts over a 12-week period. The findings demonstrated a significant improvement in maternal health knowledge (Δ = 23.4 points, p< 0.001), a reduction in anxiety levels (Δ = −9.1 points, p< 0.001), and an increase in overall well-being (Δ = 16.9 points, p< 0.001). The platform also achieved a high compliance rate of 93% and a user satisfaction rate of 94.7%. These results suggest that the Nindya Suamiable Web is an effective digital solution for improving maternal health outcomes, fostering health autonomy, and addressing disparities in access to quality maternal care in underserved areas.
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