Mobile Health Solutions for Breast Cancer: A Resource for Community Health Nurses in Awareness Promotion and Quality Assessment.
: This study aimed to evaluate breast cancer (BC) prevention mHealth apps using MARS and the APPLICATIONS framework to recommend effective tools for community health nurses. : In June 2024, we searched Google Play and Apple Store for BC apps. : Two independent reviewers downloaded and evaluated the identified apps using a multimodal assessment approach to determine their quality. : The Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) score was 3.06 ± 0.85, and the APPLICATIONS framework score was 5.47 ± 0.83. Top-rated apps, "Breast Advocate" and "Breast Cancer Manager," excelled. The overall rating based on 16 specific statements assessing screening information accuracy was 8.42 ± 0.64. : Community health nurses are recommended to use good quality mobile apps to educate women on BC prevention. : Mobile applications play a crucial role in raising awareness about BC prevention and promoting regular BC screening, ultimately increasing early detection and reducing mortality rates.