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http://dx.doi.org/10.14367/kjhep.2015.32.4.67

Mobile health for community participation: Research patterns and directions  

Kim, Dong Ha (Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University)
Hong, Jihye (Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University)
Ha, Eunji (Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University)
Yoo, Seunghyun (Graduate School of Public Health, Institute of Health and Environment, Seoul National University)
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Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion / v.32, no.4, 2015 , pp. 67-78 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: This study aims to examine the trends of mobile-health research in terms of community participation. Methods: A set of 24 peer-reviewed articles were identified for review. Two authors independently reviewed the articles using a literature review matrix and reexamined as a team. Review categories include: general characteristics, research methods, levels and ranges of community participation, and research topics. Results: Most of the articles were published in 2013-2014, including one domestic paper. Multidisciplinary approaches were used in 65% of the studies. Community participation was at low or mid-levels of Arnstein's participation model. In mobile-health research so far, the level of participation tends to improve as more diverse stakeholders participate in health promotion initiatives with mobile-health. The review yielded five types of mobile-health research for community health promotion: improving the quality of primary healthcare through the community health workers' capacity enhancement; improving the data collection capabilities; facilitating exchanges of community information and resources; reinforcing community identity; and monitoring physical environment of the communities. Conclusions: Although at an early stage of research development, application of mobile-health to community health promotion via participation has a potential. Multi-disciplinary approaches should be fostered for further development.
Keywords
Community participation; Mobile health; Health promotion; Research trend;
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