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The study aims to explore how mobile phone access and digital literacy affect maternal health service usage among adolescent girls in Niger.

January 27, 2026Open Access

Mobile Phone Access, Digital Literacy, and Maternal Health Service Utilisation Among Adolescent Girls in Niger: A Case Study (2021–2026)

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The study aims to explore how mobile phone access and digital literacy affect maternal health service usage among adolescent girls in Niger.
Utilized a concurrent mixed-methods design incorporating quantitative and qualitative data
Analyzed survey data from 450 adolescent mothers across three regions
Conducted focus group discussions with participants and local health workers
Mobile phone ownership had a limited association with improved health-seeking behaviours
Higher digital literacy increased the likelihood of completing four antenatal visits by 2.3 times
Structural barriers such as network issues and socio-cultural norms significantly affected health service use

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This case study examines digital literacy impacts on maternal health service use in adolescent girls, suggesting integrated educational strategies for improvement.

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Moussa et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/697854fdccb046adae51723c https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18365317

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This case study examines digital literacy impacts on maternal health service use in adolescent girls, suggesting integrated educational strategies for improvement.

Mobile Phone Access, Digital Literacy, and Maternal Health Service Utilisation Among Adolescent Girls in Niger: A Case Study (2021–2026)

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Mobile Phone Access, Digital Literacy, and Maternal Health Service Utilisation Among Adolescent Girls in Niger: A Case Study (2021–2026)

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