Unveiling the Potential of Mobile Applications in Breast Cancer Detection: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, and every female is at risk of developing it. The rates of breast cancer are on the rise, leading to both disability and mortality. Health technology greatly contributes to the prevention and recovery of women who are at risk and affected by breast cancer. Aim: The aim of the study was to the impact utilization of mobile health application for the detection of breast cancer. Methods and Material: the study was women at risk of or with breast cancer, the year used was 2019-2023, and the research design used all types of quantitative research using mobile health application, The language used is English. Results: This study’s search results is shown a total of 11 articles. Based on the study that there were all articles regarding health technology related to breast cancer consisting of mobile health applications. Conclusions: Utilization of the use of technology has a positive effect on all women who are at risk of or affected by breast cancer. Data shows that the use of smartphone applications, mobile health application is needed because it can support women to increase self-awareness to routinely check their breasts.