Mobile Apps for Sexual and Reproductive Health Education: a Systematic Review and Quality Assessment

Muehlmann, Marlene; Tomczyk, Samuel

doi:10.1007/s11930-023-00359-w

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“…Knowing what to expect during labor can reduce anxiety and fear. Mentally prepared mothers tend to be calmer and cope better with the labor process (Muehlmann & Tomczyk, 2023). 2.…”

Section: Knowledge About Normal Labormentioning

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Effect of Health Education for Knowledge Pregnant Women's : Normal Delivery

Eugenia Carvalho De Araujo,

Natalia Pereira,

Etelvina Jose S. Tilman

et al. 2024

JIMR

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This study aims to evaluate the effect of reproductive health education on pregnant women's knowledge about normal delivery. The research design used was qualitative with a literature study approach. Data were collected through the analysis of relevant literature on reproductive health education and pregnant women's knowledge of normal labor. The results of the analysis showed that the reproductive health education intervention significantly improved pregnant women's understanding of the labor process, including knowledge of the stages of labor, signs of labor, pain management, and postpartum care. Comparisons between the control and experimental groups also confirmed that the reproductive health education program was effective in improving the overall knowledge of pregnant women. These findings suggest that reproductive health education is an important strategy for optimally preparing pregnant women for childbirth. The implications of this study are the need for more structured and focused integration of reproductive health education in prenatal care, as well as the need for further research to understand the factors that influence the implementation and outcomes of reproductive health education programs.

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“…Knowing what to expect during labor can reduce anxiety and fear. Mentally prepared mothers tend to be calmer and cope better with the labor process (Muehlmann & Tomczyk, 2023). 2.…”

Section: Knowledge About Normal Labormentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of Health Education for Knowledge Pregnant Women's : Normal Delivery

Eugenia Carvalho De Araujo,

Natalia Pereira,

Etelvina Jose S. Tilman

et al. 2024

JIMR

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“…The World Health Organization (WHO) defines mHealth as the use of mobile wireless technologies for medical and public health practices 21 . According to recent systematic reviews, mHealth‐delivered programs appear to be the most promising and convenient technology for women of childbearing age 22–24 . However, the quality of pregnancy and postpartum mHealth applications and their usability appears to be variable 25,26 .…”

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Women's perspectives on mHealth behavior change interventions for the management of overweight, obesity, or gestational diabetes: A qualitative meta‐synthesis

McGovern,

O'Toole,

Houshialsadat

et al. 2024

Obesity Reviews

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SummarymHealth interventions play an increasingly important role in health behavior change for gestational diabetes or peripartum obesity management. This qualitative systematic review and meta‐synthesis aims to explore women's perceptions of mHealth behavior change interventions for gestational diabetes and/or overweight/obesity management during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Cochrane, Excerpta Medica Database (EMBASE), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), and Psychological Information Database (PsycINFO) databases were searched using a Sample, Phenomenon of Interest, Design, Evaluation and Research type (SPIDER) concept framework through to February 2024. Included studies were quality assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist. Study findings were evaluated using reflexive thematic analysis and GRADE‐Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative Research (CERQual) checklist. We identified 29 studies, representing 604 women's views from one upper middle‐income and nine high‐income countries. Two themes were generated: mHealth as a supportive tool; and mHealth as a personalizable tool. Women highlighted the importance of self‐monitoring, information trustworthiness, peer support, motivational tools (goal setting, risk awareness, and problem solving) and convenience in achieving behavior change using mHealth technology. They suggest mHealth programs incorporate these elements to support user engagement and improved health outcomes. Understanding what women want as mHealth users is particularly important for effective interventions in gestational diabetes, weight management, and chronic disease prevention. Creating a better, more woman‐centered experience by addressing central engagement issues should result in improved maternal health outcomes.

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Mobile health apps for pregnant women usability and quality rating scales: a systematic review

Mazaheri Habibi,

Moghbeli,

Langarizadeh

et al. 2024

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Objective This study is to identify the apps used by pregnant women during the technology era and to choose the best app from the point of view of pregnant women and experts. Methods The article is a research article that uses PRISMA flowchart. Given that there are many apps in the field of pregnancy and due to technological advances, the articles of the last 13 years that have been scientifically published in the databases of Google Scholar, PubMed, and Science Direct have been analyzed. The most widely used and, at the same time, the best app is introduced in terms of its high usability in users’ attitude. Finally, Apps will be compared in terms of accuracy, precision, and usability of the dimensions of Jacob Nielsen's five principles. Results According to the search strategy, 23 articles were identified qualitatively by reviewing both authors. Then, the types of apps were divided into three general categories, pregnant entertainment apps, pregnant information apps, and monitoring apps for mothers' physical health. Finally, 10 apps were selected and the Amila app was introduced as the best due to its high usability (Effectiveness %66.66) and users’ satisfaction or women’s choice (%98). Conclusion Using trusted apps to maintain their health and reduce traffic will be very important. Given that this research article was written with the aim of choosing the best app, that not only provides the required information to mothers, but also the ability to interact with doctors and specialists.

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Mobile Apps for Sexual and Reproductive Health Education: a Systematic Review and Quality Assessment

Cited by 4 publications

References 98 publications

Effect of Health Education for Knowledge Pregnant Women's : Normal Delivery

Effect of Health Education for Knowledge Pregnant Women's : Normal Delivery

Women's perspectives on mHealth behavior change interventions for the management of overweight, obesity, or gestational diabetes: A qualitative meta‐synthesis

Mobile health apps for pregnant women usability and quality rating scales: a systematic review

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