Codeveloping a multibehavioural mobile phone app to enhance social and emotional well-being and reduce health risks among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women during preconception and pregnancy: a three-phased mixed-methods study.
Michelle BovillRatika KumarNicole M RyanJessica BennettGina La Hera FuentesGillian Sandra GouldPublished in: BMJ open (2021)
Developing a mobile phone app, particularly in an Aboriginal community setting, requires extensive consultation, negotiation and design work. Using a strong theoretical foundation of behavioural change technique's coupled with the consultative approach has added rigour to this process. Using phone apps to implement behavioural interventions in Aboriginal community settings remains a new area for investigation. In the next iteration of the app, we aim to find better ways to personalise the content to women's needs, then ensure full functionality before conducting a larger trial. We predict the process of development will be of interest to other health researchers and practitioners.
Keyphrases
- mental health
- healthcare
- pregnancy outcomes
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- study protocol
- public health
- palliative care
- primary care
- clinical trial
- cervical cancer screening
- physical activity
- pregnant women
- preterm birth
- randomized controlled trial
- phase iii
- metabolic syndrome
- type diabetes
- insulin resistance
- health information
- general practice
- placebo controlled