ArticleInteractive journal of medical research2015
Infant Feeding Websites and Apps: A Systematic Assessment of Quality and Content.
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45 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Usability Assessment Methods for Mobile Apps for Physical Rehabilitation: Umbrella Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2024Pooled it
- Parental engagement with complementary feeding information in the United Kingdom: A qualitative evidence synthesis.Maternal & child nutrition · 2023Pooled it
- Content and Quality of Infant Feeding Smartphone Apps: Five-Year Update on a Systematic Search and Evaluation.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2020Pooled it
- A systematic evaluation of digital nutrition promotion websites and apps for supporting parents to influence children's nutrition.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2020Pooled it
- Criteria for assessing the quality of mHealth apps: a systematic review.Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA · 2018Pooled it
- Designing and developing a mobile app (BeBo) in a randomized controlled trial study to promote breastfeeding among Vietnamese mothers.International breastfeeding journal · 2023Trial
- Effectiveness of a smartphone-based educational intervention to improve breastfeeding.International breastfeeding journal · 2021Trial
- Improving Breastfeeding by Empowering Mothers in Vietnam: A Randomised Controlled Trial of a Mobile App.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Trial
- Mobile Apps and Websites With Breastfeeding-Related Content in Germany: Cross-Sectional and Evaluation Study.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2026Article
- Evaluation of medical education mobile apps with MARS and MARuL in a TPACK informed model.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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- A qualitative exploration of food portion size practices and awareness of food portion size guidance in first-time parents of one- to two-year-olds living in the UK.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Outcome's Classification in Mobile Applications Tailored to Parents of Premature Infants: A Systematic Review.Iranian journal of public health · 2023Review
- Mobile and online consumer tools to screen for autism do not promote equity.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2023Article
- Perinatal support for breastfeeding using mHealth: A mixed methods feasibility study of the My Baby Now app.Maternal & child nutrition · 2023Article
- Evaluation of Breastfeeding App Features: Content Analysis Study.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2022Article
- Interactivity, Quality, and Content of Websites Promoting Health Behaviors During Infancy: 6-Year Update of the Systematic Assessment.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Article
- Mother's Milk Messaging™: trial evaluation of app and texting for breastfeeding support.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2022Article
- Data handling practices and commercial features of apps related to children: a scoping review of content analyses.Archives of disease in childhood · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundInternet websites and smartphone apps have become a popular resource to guide parents in their children's feeding and nutrition. Given the diverse range of websites and apps on infant feeding, the quality of information in these resources should be assessed to identify whether consumers have access to credible and reliable information.
objectiveThis systematic analysis provides perspectives on the information available about infant feeding on websites and smartphone apps.
methodsA systematic analysis was conducted to assess the quality, comprehensibility, suitability, and readability of websites and apps on infant feeding using a developed tool. Google and Bing were used to search for websites from Australia, while the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android were used to search for apps. Specified key words including baby feeding, breast feeding, formula feeding and introducing solids were used to assess websites and apps addressing feeding advice. Criteria for assessing the accuracy of the content were developed using the Australian Infant Feeding Guidelines.
resultsA total of 600 websites and 2884 apps were screened, and 44 websites and 46 apps met the selection criteria and were analyzed. Most of the websites (26/44) and apps (43/46) were noncommercial, some websites (10/44) and 1 app were commercial and there were 8 government websites; 2 apps had university endorsement. The majority of the websites and apps were rated poor quality. There were two websites that had 100% coverage of information compared to those rated as fair or poor that had low coverage. Two-thirds of the websites (65%) and almost half of the apps (47%) had a readability level above the 8th grade level.
conclusionsThe findings of this unique analysis highlight the potential for website and app developers to merge user requirements with evidence-based content to ensure that information on infant feeding is of high quality. There are currently no apps available to consumers that address a variety of infant feeding topics. To keep up with the rapid turnover of the evolving technology, health professionals need to consider developing an app that will provide consumers with a credible and reliable source of information about infant feeding, using quality assessment tools and evidence-based content.
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