Τίτλος:
mHealth and its application in menstrual related issues: a systematic
review
Γλώσσες Τεκμηρίου:
Αγγλικά
Περίληψη:
Objective The objective of this research was to evaluate how menstrual
tracking applications can promote gynaecological health. Materials and
methods We performed a systematic review in Medline and Scopus, for
papers evaluating menstrual tracking mobile applications. We excluded
review articles and those not written in English. Results We identified
14 articles measuring the outcome resulting from the use of a single
Fertility Tracking Application (FTA). Eight studies evaluated 2
different applications used as a contraception method. One study
assessed a fecundity enhancing application. Five studies referred to
applications, used to treat or monitor various gynaecologic issues. All
studies reported efficacy for their intended use or a high satisfaction
rate. Discussion There is a plethora of FTAs, however a minority of them
are appraised by medical experts. Several safety and privacy concerns
have been expressed regarding their use and these issues should be
addressed in the future. All studies identified in our search
demonstrated that FTAs can facilitate users in terms of contraception,
fertility, and menstrual awareness. Conclusion Menstrual tracking
applications can serve as a valuable health tool, nevertheless, their
content should be more vigorously evaluated.
Συγγραφείς:
Kalampalikis, Andreas
Chatziioannou, Stylianos S.
Protopapas,
Athanasios
Gerakini, Anna M.
Michala, Lina
Περιοδικό:
The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care
Εκδότης:
ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Λέξεις-κλειδιά:
mHealth; mobile; application; fertility; contraception; menstruation
DOI:
10.1080/13625187.2021.1980873
