Content, Behavior Change Techniques, and Quality of Pregnancy Apps in Spain: Systematic Search on App Stores.

Aranzazu Muñoz-Mancisidor Rubén Martin-Payo Xana Gonzalez-Mendez María Del Mar Fernández-Álvarez

Published in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2021)

The results of this study suggest that only a small percentage of free pregnancy apps available in Spanish should be recommended. The apps with the best MARS scores were those that addressed a higher number of topics and included a higher number of BCTs. Those with the best content and quality, and a higher number of BCTs included could be recommended by health professionals.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes
quality improvement