Using a mobile app to improve infant health in Guatemala
Mobile Health Intervention to Promote Positive Infant Health Outcomes in Guatemala
This study is testing a new mobile app designed to help caregivers connect with their infants and support their growth and development, making it easier for them to track progress and get helpful information, especially in places where resources are limited.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hospital of Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914692 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile health application aimed at enhancing the interaction between caregivers and infants to promote better developmental outcomes. By providing tailored content and support directly to caregivers, the app seeks to empower them in monitoring their infants' growth and development. The project will also evaluate how well the app is accepted and used by both caregivers and healthcare workers, ensuring it meets their needs effectively. The goal is to create a sustainable solution that can be implemented in low-resource settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are caregivers of infants aged 0-11 months in Guatemala who are seeking support for nurturing care.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this research include those outside the specified age range or caregivers who do not have access to mobile technology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved developmental outcomes for infants in Guatemala by enhancing caregiver support and engagement.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mobile health interventions can successfully improve caregiver engagement and child health outcomes in similar low-resource settings.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- Children's Hospital of Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smith, Beth a — Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Smith, Beth a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.