Smartphone video boosts postnatal care knowledge in nepal trial
NCT ID NCT05132608
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a 16-minute video sent via messaging apps like WhatsApp and Viber could improve knowledge about postnatal care among pregnant women in Nepal. 229 literate women with smartphones took part. The goal was to see if social media can be an effective tool for health education in low-resource settings.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Social media-based health education video
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer a low-cost way to improve postnatal care knowledge in similar communities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-site study measuring knowledge only, not health outcomes. Results may not apply to other settings or populations.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kalpana Chaudhary
Dhulikhel, Bagmati, 11008, Nepal