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This systematic review aims to evaluate the role of mobile health apps in tuberculosis screening among urban youth in Cairo.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Mobile Health Apps for Tuberculosis Screening among Urban Youth in Cairo: A Systematic Literature Review

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A systematic literature review explores the effectiveness of mobile apps for TB screening in urban youth, suggesting improved health outcomes.

This systematic review aims to evaluate the role of mobile health apps in tuberculosis screening among urban youth in Cairo.
Conducted a systematic literature search across databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, and Embase.
Selected studies based on criteria related to app development, user engagement, and TB screening outcomes.
Reviewed a total of 57 articles focusing on mobile app usage in TB detection.
Identified mobile apps primarily serve as supplementary tools for TB screening.
Apps can enhance awareness and facilitate early TB symptom detection.
There is a significant need for better integration of apps into healthcare systems for effective diagnosis.

Gamal et al. (2011) studied this question.

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A systematic literature review explores the effectiveness of mobile apps for TB screening in urban youth, suggesting improved health outcomes.