Educating and creating social awareness for sensitive topics using mobile applications

Considering the Massive increase in the usage of Mobile phones and handheld devices such as Tablets, iPads, there is an exponential growth in usage of Mobile apps. Mobile applications are widely used for entertainment, education, for social networks and for increasing productivity. We propose use of mobile applications to teach and to create social awareness for sensitive topics. In developing countries, topics like HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, breast cancer, autism etc. are not taken seriously due to social awkwardness, cultural taboos, education system, social barriers and gender inequality. This paper we proposes a solution to this problem. As these applications can be used personally, there will not be any hesitation compared to discussion with a real person. Interactive application that is created will be explanatory enough for users to get appropriate and correct knowledge with its validation hence, reducing misconceptions. Development of such applications will lead to better awareness and better health for individuals. As a proof of concept, Android application is developed for awareness of HIV/AIDS. After use of mobile app it brings 53.2 percent increase in average marks of knowledge test about HIV/AIDS.