Feasibility of leveraging menstrual cycle tracking apps for preconception research recruitment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile applications (apps) present a new opportunity to study menstrual cycles and time to pregnancy. Understanding the characteristics of cycle tracking app users is important to evaluate the feasibility of recruiting participants for preconception research.

Methods

Users of a cycle tracking smartphone app, Ovia Fertility, aged 18 or older in the U.S. were randomly invited via email to complete a "fertility research" questionnaire that included demographic and reproductive characteristics. Among those attempting pregnancy without medical assistance, attempt duration, factors influencing pregnancy planning, health history and behaviors while attempting to conceive were queried. Respondents could choose to enter a raffle for a $50 gift card.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Jukic AMZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9580765 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature