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Passive sensing on mobile devices to improve mental health services with adolescent and young mothers in low-resource settings: the role of families in feasibility and acceptability.

Sujen Man MaharjanAnubhuti PoudyalAlastair van HeerdenPrabin ByanjankarAda ThapaCelia IslamBrandon A KohrtAshley Hagaman
Published in: BMC medical informatics and decision making (2021)
Per sensor type, approximately half of the hour-long collection windows had at least one reading. Feasibility challenges for passive sensing on mobile devices can be addressed by providing alternative phone charging options, reverse billing for the app, and replacing mobile phones with smartwatches. Enhancing acceptability will require greater family involvement and improved communication regarding benefits of passive sensing for psychological interventions and other health services. Registration International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID): DERR1-10.2196/14734.
Keyphrases
  • young adults
  • blood pressure
  • mental health
  • physical activity
  • working memory
  • middle aged
  • depressive symptoms
  • sleep quality