IoT based vital pregnancy signs monitoring system applicable in rural areas :

Abstract

Uganda is a country in East Africa with a population of over 45 million people, of which approximately 80% live in rural areas. Rural areas in Uganda are often characterized by poor infrastructure, limited access to healthcare services, and high levels of poverty. These factors can have a significant impact on the health of pregnant women in rural areas, leading to higher rates of maternal and infant mortality. One of the key challenges facing pregnant women in rural areas of Uganda is limited access to healthcare services. Many rural areas lack adequate healthcare facilities, and even when facilities are available, they are often understaffed and under-resourced. This can result in long waiting times which may lead to congestion, inadequate care, and a lack of access to essential medicines and treatments. Heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturations and temperature are key vital signs used to assess the clinical status of women presenting acutely throughout pregnancy, intrapartum, during anaesthesia and in the early postpartum period and therefore Vital signs in pregnancy refer to a set of physiological measurements that are routinely monitored to assess the health and well-being of pregnant women Prenatal care is comprehensive medical care provided during pregnancy, labour and delivery. Services include screening and treatment for medical conditions and for behavioural risk factors associated with poor birth outcomes