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SynthesisAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2024

A Systematic Review of Cervical Cancer Mobile Applications and a Future Directions for Developers.

Ruchira Purohit, Smriti Singh, Devashree Vaishampayan, Yana Sane, Jayshree Pande, Seeta Devi

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Synthesis in Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

  1. Effectiveness of eHealth interventions in long-term follow-up care for breast and gynecological cancer survivors: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Ruchira PurohitSymbiosis Institute of technology (SIT), Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIDU), Pune- 412115, India.
Smriti SinghSymbiosis Institute of technology (SIT), Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIDU), Pune- 412115, India.
Devashree VaishampayanSymbiosis Institute of technology (SIT), Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIDU), Pune- 412115, India.
Yana SaneSymbiosis Institute of technology (SIT), Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIDU), Pune- 412115, India.
Jayshree PandeSymbiosis Institute of technology (SIT), Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIDU), Pune- 412115, India.ORCID 0000-0003-2564-4534
Seeta DeviSymbiosis College of Nursing (SCON), Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIDU), Pune- 412115, India.ORCID 0000-0002-6220-7264

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe objective of this study is to evaluate the quality of mobile health (mHealth) applications that promote cervical cancer awareness and provide screening assistance, with an emphasis on apps available on the Google Play Store and iOS.

methodsFrom December 2023 to February 2024, we assessed mobile applications focused on cervical cancer screening that are available on Google Play and Apple iTunes. The "Cervical Cancer," "Mobile Application," "Pap Test," "Cervical Cancer Guide," "Human Papillomavirus," plus "Cervical Screening are the keywords used to search the applications." Data collection includes features such as application name, pricing, download metrics, invention date, last update, affiliation, online access, login requirements, and notification functionality, which were gathered in Excel. Interrater reliability based on four reviewers' independent judgments, varied from 0.75 to 0.83.

resultIn our research, we found 25 apps (16 on the Google Play Store and 9 on iOS). After a thorough review, only 14 relevant apps were included. According to the MARS rating, Rise Against Cancer received the highest score (3.9), followed by FightHPV and Cervical Cancer Forum (3.8). Rise Against Cancer (29), HPV Vaccine (28), and CDC STI Tx Guidelines (28) scored highest in the APPLICATIONS rating system. Hope 4 All and OCI Cervibreast closely matched the statements, meeting seven of the thirteen requirements each.

conclusionFuture app developers should produce user-friendly, often updated mHealth applications that include high-quality cervical cancer awareness and screening content. These apps should provide validated information and pleasant graphic effects.

Indexed as

Early Detection of CancerMobile ApplicationsUterine Cervical NeoplasmsFemaleHumansPapillomavirus InfectionsTelemedicineAPPLICATIONS scoringCervical cancerMobile Rating ScaleScreening

Identifiers

PMID39471008
PMCPMC11711358

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