A Comparison of Functional Features of Chinese and US Mobile Apps for Pregnancy and Postnatal Care: A Systematic App Store Search and Content Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pregnancy to postpartum (PtP) applications (apps) are becoming more common tools to document everything from pregnancy and delivery to nutrient allocation, life taboos, and infant medical examinations. However, the dependability, quality, and efficacy of these apps remain unclear. This study examined the features and functions of mobile PtP care apps accessible in China and the United States and to identify the major gaps that need to be addressed.

Methods

Apps were selected by searching the Apple App Store and Android Markets (in the US and China) for the terms "pregnancy" and "postpartum" in Chinese and English. The apps' security, quality, and effectiveness were investigated, and chi-square tests and analysis of variance were performed to examine the difference

SUBMITTER: Yu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8891489 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature