Usability and Usefulness of a Mobile Health App for Pregnancy-Related Work Advice: Mixed-Methods Approach.

Monique D M van Beukering Adeline V Velu Liesbeth van den Berg Marjolein Kok Ben-Willem J Mol Monique H W Frings-Dresen Robert Adrianus de Leeuw Joris A M Van Der Post Linda W P Peute

Published in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2019)

This think aloud usability study showed that the information provided in the P and W app was considered valuable by the end users, working pregnant women, and it meets their needs; however, usability issues severely impacted the perceived usefulness of the work advice given in the app.

Keyphrases

health information
pregnant women
electronic health record
social media
pregnancy outcomes
social support
depressive symptoms
physical activity
mental health
preterm birth
study protocol
randomized controlled trial