ArticleJournal of medical Internet research2021
Consumer Perspectives on Maternal and Infant Health Apps: Qualitative Content Analysis.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Impact of mHealth interventions on maternal, newborn, and child health from conception to 24 months postpartum in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review.BMC medicine · 2024Pooled it
- User acceptability and perceived impact of a mobile interactive education and support group intervention to improve postnatal health care in northern India: a qualitative study.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2025Trial
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- Mobile Apps and Websites With Breastfeeding-Related Content in Germany: Cross-Sectional and Evaluation Study.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2026Article
- Exploring the Mechanisms of Digital Health Technology-Driven Exercise During Pregnancy: A Realist Review.International journal of women's health · 2026Review
- Patient experience in National digital health platforms: Evidence from patient-generated feedback in Saudi Arabia.PloS one · 2026Article
- User Satisfaction With Pregnancy Management Apps in Mainland China: User-Generated Content Analysis and Text Mining Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Digital Health Applications (DiGAs) on a Fast Track: Insights From a Data-Driven Analysis of Prescribable Digital Therapeutics in Germany From 2020 to Mid-2024.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Article
- Exploring Maternal and Infant Health App Development and Effectiveness Research: Scoping Review.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2024Article
- Effectiveness and equity of mHealth apps for preeclampsia management in LMICs: A rapid review protocol.PloS one · 2024Article
- Quality assessment of mobile applications on postpartum hemorrhage management.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P · 2024Article
- Evaluating the network adequacy of vision care services for children in Arizona: A cross sectional study.AIMS public health · 2024Article
- Mobile applications in radiology: own study based on polish data.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Breastfeeding Apps: A Descriptive Report.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Transfer of antibiotics and their metabolites in human milk: Implications for infant health and microbiota.Pharmacotherapy · 2023Review
- Datamama, bringing pregnancy research into the future: design, development, and evaluation of a citizen science pregnancy mobile application.Frontiers in drug safety and regulation · 2023Article
- Assessing the Content and Quality of Digital Tools for Managing Gestational Weight Gain: Systematic Search and Evaluation.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Review
- Quality of Mobile Apps for Child Development Support: Search in App Stores and Content Analysis.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2022Article
- Evaluation of Breastfeeding App Features: Content Analysis Study.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2022Article
- mHealth Technology Design and Evaluation for Early Childhood Health Promotion: Systematic Literature Review.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2022Review
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Abstract
backgroundDespite the popularity of maternal and infant health mobile apps, ongoing consumer engagement and sustained app use remain barriers. Few studies have examined user experiences or perceived benefits of maternal and infant health app use from consumer perspectives.
objectiveThis study aims to assess users' self-reported experiences with maternal and infant health apps, perceived benefits, and general feedback by analyzing publicly available user reviews on two popular app stores-Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
methodsWe conducted a qualitative assessment of publicly available user reviews (N=2422) sampled from 75 maternal and infant health apps designed to provide health education or decision-making support to pregnant women or parents and caregivers of infants. The reviews were coded and analyzed using a general inductive qualitative content analysis approach.
resultsThe three major themes included the following: app functionality, where users discussed app features and functions; technical aspects, where users talked about technology-based aspects of an app; and app content, where users specifically focused on the app content and the information it provides. The six minor themes included the following: patterns of use, where users highlighted the frequency and type of use; social support, where users talked about receiving social support from friends, family and community of other users; app cost, where users talked about the cost of an app within the context of being cost-effective or a potential waste of money; app comparisons, where users compared one app with others available in app stores; assistance in health care, where users specifically highlighted the role of an app in offering clinical assistance; and customer care support, where users specifically talked about their interaction with the app customer care support team.
conclusionsUsers generally tend to value apps that are of low cost and preferably free, with high-quality content, superior features, enhanced technical aspects, and user-friendly interfaces. Users also find app developer responsiveness to be integral, as it offers them an opportunity to engage in the app development and delivery process. These findings may be beneficial for app developers in designing better apps, as no best practice guidelines currently exist for the app environment.
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