scholarly journals Perspectives on Acceptance and Use of a Mobile Health Intervention for the Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Singapore: Mixed-Methods Study

10.2196/11108 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. e11108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Haldane ◽  
Yao Guo Tan ◽  
Krichelle Wei Qi Teo ◽  
Joel Jun Kai Koh ◽  
Aastha Srivastava ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Health Intervention ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

scholarly journals Perspectives on Acceptance and Use of a Mobile Health Intervention for the Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Singapore: Mixed-Methods Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Haldane ◽  
Yao Guo Tan ◽  
Krichelle Wei Qi Teo ◽  
Joel Jun Kai Koh ◽  
Aastha Srivastava ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Mhealth Intervention

BACKGROUND Cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), is a growing public health threat globally and many individuals remain undiagnosed, untreated, and uncontrolled. Simultaneously, mobile health (mHealth) interventions using short messaging service (SMS) have gained popularity globally. There is an opportunity for innovative approaches such as mHealth to encourage and enable adherence to medications for ASCVD and its risk factors. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to understand mobile technology acceptance, use, and facilitating conditions among the study population ahead of the design of an mHealth intervention. METHODS Using data from a mixed-methods study conducted in Singapore, we conducted a cross-sectional survey with 100 participants and in-depth, semistructured interviews with 20 patients. All participants were over the age of 40 years with ASCVD or its risk factors. Interviews were conducted in English and Mandarin and if needed translated to English. Nvivo 11 (QSR International) was used for analyses. RESULTS Participants reported their perspectives on technology use and preferences, including low or sporadic mobile phone use and usability concerns including small screen and text size, among others; the benefit of previous mHealth use in creating a favorable opinion of SMS for health information; trust in both the source of mHealth SMS, as well as in treatment; the formation of habits; and fear of sequelae or death for facilitating intention to use an mHealth intervention and adhere to medication. We also highlighted a case that underscored the importance of the period after diagnosis in habit forming as an opportunity for an mHealth intervention. CONCLUSIONS We explored both technology- and adherence-related factors that influence a patient’s intention to use an mHealth intervention for adherence to ASCVD medication in Singapore. We highlighted the importance of identifying the right opportunity to engage with patients and promote an mHealth intervention for adherence, such as immediately following diagnosis when patients are establishing medication-taking habits.

scholarly journals Addressing Stigma Through a Virtual Community for People Living with HIV: A Mixed Methods Study of the PositiveLinks Mobile Health Intervention

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
pp. 3395-3406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tabor E. Flickinger ◽  
Claire DeBolt ◽  
Alice Xie ◽  
Alison Kosmacki ◽  
Marika Grabowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Virtual Community ◽  
Health Intervention ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv

scholarly journals Women’s Usage Behavior and Perceived Usefulness with Using a Mobile Health Application for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Mixed-Methods Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6670
Author(s):  
Shilpa Surendran ◽  
Chang Siang Lim ◽  
Gerald Choon Huat Koh ◽  
Tong Wei Yew ◽  
E Shyong Tai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Gestational Diabetes ◽  
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Usage Behavior

The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing, and only a few mobile health (mHealth) applications are specifically designed to manage GDM. In this mixed-methods study, a follow-up study of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) analyzed a largely automated mHealth application-based lifestyle coaching program to (a) measure the application’s usage behavior and (b) explore users’ perceptions of its usefulness in GDM management. Quantitative data were collected from the 170 application users who had participated in the intervention arm of the RCT. Semi-structured interviews (n = 14) captured users’ experiences when using the application. Data were collected from June 2019 to January 2020. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively, and interviews were analyzed thematically. Only 57/170 users (34%) logged at least one meal, and only 35 meals on average were logged for eight weeks because of the incorrectly worded food items and limited food database. On the contrary, an average of 1.85 (SD = 1.60) weight values were logged per week since the weight tracking component was easy to use. Many users (6/14 (43%)) mentioned that the automatic coach messages created an immediate sense of self-awareness in food choices and motivated behavior. The findings suggest that for GDM management, a largely automated mHealth application has the potential to promote self-awareness of healthy lifestyle choices, reducing the need for intensive human resources. Additionally, several gaps in the application’s design were identified which need to be addressed in future works.

scholarly journals A mental health intervention program for the oocyte donors: protocol for a mixed methods study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham Adib Moghaddam ◽  
Ashraf Kazemi ◽  
Gholamreza Kheirabadi ◽  
Seyyed Mehdi Ahmadi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Health Intervention ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Mental Health Intervention ◽  
Oocyte Donors

scholarly journals An Electronic Health Intervention for Dutch Women With Stress Urinary Incontinence: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study

10.2196/13164 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. e13164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lotte Firet ◽  
Theodora Alberta Maria Teunissen ◽  
Huub van der Vaart ◽  
Willem Jan Jozef Assendelft ◽  
Kim Josephina Bernadette Notten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Stress Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Health Intervention ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Electronic Health

scholarly journals The Space From Heart Disease Intervention for People With Cardiovascular Disease and Distress: A Mixed-Methods Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. e81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Alexandra Barley ◽  
Abigail Clifton ◽  
Geraldine Lee ◽  
Ian J Norman ◽  
David O'Callaghan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Study
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