Quantitative action research examines information needs and strategies for enhancing healthcare delivery in antenatal care, suggesting digital literacy could improve access.
Key Points
Antenatal patients report significant information needs regarding healthcare, emphasizing topics like family planning and maternal nutrition.
The study found that primary information sources for antenatal patients are healthcare providers, printed materials, and patient information desks.
Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews using participatory action research at three Federal Teaching Hospitals.
The findings highlight a digital gap in accessing information, indicating a need for specialized health education programs to aid antenatal patients.