Mobile App Use in Adults with Comorbid Type 2 Diabetes and Depression.

The purpose of this preliminary study was to determine smartphone usage, expressed level of interest, and intent to use mHealth apps among adults with comorbid type 2 diabetes (T2D) and depression. A convenience sample of adults (N=35) completed a Demographic and Mobile App Survey and the CESD-R-10. A majority reported using mobile apps (n=23, 65.

Partnering with new mothers to develop a smart phone app to prevent maternal mortality after hospital discharge: A pilot study.

Background: In the United States, approximately 700 women die annually from pregnancy-related complications in the first year after birth; a significant number of the deaths occur after hospital discharge. Although postpartum monitoring is important, the standard practice is for one healthcare evaluation at 6 weeks post-birth. Most women are not aware of signs of postpartum complications.

Do New Mothers Understand the Risk Factors for Maternal Mortality?

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe new mothers' knowledge related to maternal mortality.

Study Design And Methods: Using a cross-sectional design, new mothers were recruited from a postpartum unit of an academic health sciences center where the population was predominately low-income women. Before hospital discharge, they answered questions on their knowledge of potential postpartum complications that could lead to maternal mortality.

Parent Education is Changing: A Review of Smartphone Apps.

Purpose: The purpose was to critique existing parenting apps using established criteria and health literacy guidelines.

Study Design: Descriptive methodology was used.

Methods: The Apple App Store was searched using the terms parenting, child health, and infant health.