"I believe it when there is an expert next to me:" a qualitative analysis on the perceptions and experiences of pregnant women to self-monitor blood pressure in Lombok, Indonesia.

Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a leading cause of maternal deaths and require close monitoring of blood pressure (BP) to mitigate potential adverse effects. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends self-monitoring of blood pressure (SMBP) among women with HDP; however, there is limited research on its acceptability and feasibility in low- and middle-income contexts. We explored pregnant women's perceptions and attitudes towards SMBP, as well as practical considerations for SMBP by leveraging a smartphone-based BP measurement application in Lombok, Indonesia.