Our search identified 6805 app descriptions in iTunes and Google Play.
Apps were assigned points for their inclusion of features overall and for pregnancy prevention best practices and contraceptive information. Data extraction was performed on a minimum of 143 attributes in 3 domains: (1) pregnancy prevention best practices, (2) contraceptive methods and clinical services, and (3) user interface. Eligible apps were downloaded and categorized by primary purpose. We excluded apps that targeted medical professionals or that cost more than US $1.99.
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We conducted an extensive search of the Apple iTunes and Android Google Play stores for apps that explicitly included or advertised pregnancy prevention or decision-making support in the context of fertility information/tracking, birth control reminders, contraceptive information, pregnancy decision-making, abortion information or counseling, sexual communication/negotiation, and pregnancy tests. To identify, describe, and evaluate mobile phone apps that purport to help users prevent unintended pregnancy. However, apps that offer support for unintended pregnancy prevention remain unevaluated. Mobile phone ownership is rapidly increasing, providing opportunities to reach at-risk populations with reproductive health information and tailored unintended pregnancy prevention interventions through mobile phone apps. Unintended pregnancy increases health risks for mother and child, leads to high economic costs for society, and increases social disparities. Over 50% of pregnancies in the United States are unintended, meaning that the pregnancy is mistimed, unplanned, or unwanted.
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