Use of Apps to Promote Childhood Vaccination: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaccination is a critical step in reducing child mortality; however, vaccination rates have declined in many countries in recent years. This decrease has been associated with an increase in the outbreak of vaccine-preventable diseases. The potential for leveraging mobile platforms to promote vaccination coverage has been investigated in the development of numerous mobile apps. Although many are available for public use, there is little robust evaluation of these apps.

Objective

This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of apps supporting childhood vaccinations in improving vaccination uptake, knowledge, and decision making as well as the usability and user perceptions of these apps.

Methods

PubMed, Excerpta Medica Database (EMBASE), Web of Sc

SUBMITTER: de Cock C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7265109 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature