Using information and communication technologies to improve awareness of early diagnosis of cancers in women

Developments in the field of technology affect all areas of life, as well as the field of communication and information sharing to an expanding degree. These developments are directly affected by health education and raising health awareness. This study aims to draw attention to the importance of using developing technologies in professional midwifery practices in creating early diagnosis awareness about women's cancers that affect the health of women, and to provide examples of their use. Although the prevalence of cancer is gradually increasing, according to future projections, it is estimated that 27 million diagnoses will be added every year by 2030, 17 million individuals will lose their lives as a result of cancer annually and 75 million people will struggle to survive with cancer. Women are especially affected by gynecological cancers. While cervix, uterus, and ovarian cancers are among the most common cancers among women all over the world, in our country this order is listed as endometrium, ovary, and cervix cancer. Awareness of early diagnosis practices plays a major role in successfully treating the disease and improving the quality of life. Health education and consultancy practices form the basis of creating health awareness. Today's information and communication technologies, written communication tools, audio communication tools, and visual communication tools have an important place in reaching large populations. The methods within this scope are grouped under three headings: Mobile Health, Web-Based Education and Social Media Platforms. Although studies on the subject are limited, it is emphasized that health education and counseling programs implemented with technology-oriented methods are effective in raising awareness of early diagnosis practices. It is thought that the effectiveness of studies and practice in this field will increase with changing and developing technologies and the interest of a new generation of professional midwives using technology.