Pregnancy e-health: Characterizing pregnant women with information seeking behavior regarding internet and smartphone application use

Objective: This study examines the prevalence of internet and smartphone application use during pregnancy in a german sample and explores the characteristics of pregnant women seeking online information and the factors influencing their decision making after their consultation. Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out in the Department of Obstetrics in a large University Hospital. Data was collected through a self-styled, validated questionnaire. Patients were asked about their sociodemographic status, their use of internet and online applications, their partnership quality, level of satisfaction and deci…