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Mobile Applications for Family Planning.
Hind Berrami1, Zineb Serhier1,2, Manar Jallal1
1Medical Informatic department, Hospital August 20, Casablanca. Morocco.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|October 23, 2023
Summary
Mobile applications enhance family planning services by providing accessible information and aiding healthcare providers in postpartum care and contraception monitoring. This technology improves clinical delivery and patient access to crucial reproductive health resources.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Digital Health Technology
- Maternal and Child Health
Background:
- Family planning is crucial for reducing maternal and child mortality through pregnancy spacing.
- The postpartum period presents a key opportunity for accessing family planning services.
- Mobile applications can significantly improve access to family planning information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role and effectiveness of mobile applications in family planning.
- To assess the utility of mobile apps for both patients and healthcare providers in reproductive health.
- To understand how digital tools can support contraception and postpartum care.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- PubMed database was searched for studies published between 2012 and 2022.
- Keywords included "mobile app," "family planning," and "contraception."
Main Results:
- Randomized controlled trials demonstrate the efficacy of mobile applications like Decide + Be Ready in contraception.
- Studies highlight the use of mobile apps by healthcare providers for postpartum care and contraceptive method monitoring.
- Evidence suggests mobile apps are feasible and acceptable tools in clinical settings.
Conclusions:
- Mobile applications are valuable tools for assisting healthcare providers in family planning clinical care.
- The use of mobile apps in family planning is feasible, acceptable, and efficient.
- Digital health solutions offer accessible information, saving time and improving care delivery.
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