Introduction: Social and cultural futures - the everyday use and shifting discourse of mHealth

Emma Baulch*, Jeremy John Watkins, Amina Tariq

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Abstract

This book presents a range of studies into formal and informal mHealth initiatives from across the Asia region. The need for this book is clear—current mobile phone penetration in many Asian regions stands at well over 100% and in some cases has increased by up to 150-fold in the last 10 years.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationmHealth Innovation in Asia
Subtitle of host publicationGrassroots Challenges and Practical Interventions
EditorsEmma Baulch, Jeremy Watkins, Amina Tariq
Place of PublicationDordrecht
PublisherSpringer
Chapter1
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
Edition1st
ISBN (Electronic)9789402412512
ISBN (Print)9789402412505
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Jan 2018

Publication series

NameMobile Communication in Asia: Local Insights, Global Implications
PublisherSpringer
ISSN (Print)2468-2403
ISSN (Electronic)2468-2411

Keywords

  • community health workers
  • communicative ecologies
  • mobile phones
  • Indonesia

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