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mHEALTH IN NUTRITION AND HEALTH MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT: SOLUTIONS AND CHALLENGES
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In the digital age, the use of software and information technology (IT) applications in health and nutrition care on mobile devices, known as mHealth, has become increasingly popular and diverse. This review was conducted to analyze the benefits and limitations of mHealth applications and to propose improvements to enhance their effectiveness. A systematic review method was applied, with data collected from reputable scientific databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Studies directly related to the use of mHealth in nutritional interventions, published within the last 10 years, and conducted on pregnant women, children, and healthcare workers were included in the review. The results indicate that mHealth applications have the potential to improve nutritional status and health, not only by enhancing knowledge but also by promoting behavioral changes and improving the quality of healthcare services. However, the implementation and adoption of mHealth applications face several challenges, such as security issues, technical infrastructure, and socio-cultural differences. If these issues are not addressed during the design process, they can affect the effectiveness and sustainability of the interventions.
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mHealth, malnutrition, children, pregnant women, artificial intelligence
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