Mobile Technology for Improved Contraceptive Care in Morocco.

Area of Science:

• Reproductive Health
• Mobile Health (mHealth)
• Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

• Unmet contraceptive needs impact women's reproductive goals.
• Many existing contraception apps lack accuracy and evidence-based information.
• Accurate contraception information is crucial for informed decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop an evidence-based, patient-centered contraceptive app.
• To address the need for reliable contraception information.
• To align with World Health Organization (WHO) Medical Eligibility Criteria (MEC).

Main Methods:

• Developed the 'MyContraception' app based on user requirements and WHO MEC.
• Conducted functional testing to ensure software requirements were met.
• Employed a rigorous experimental design for empirical evaluation of the app's quality and impact.

Main Results:

• The MyContraception app was developed and functionally tested.
• User feedback was incorporated into non-functional testing.
• An empirical evaluation was designed to assess overall quality and impact on patient care.

Conclusions:

• The MyContraception app offers a reliable, evidence-based resource for contraception.
• The app aims to improve patient-centered contraception care.
• Rigorous testing ensures the app's quality and effectiveness.