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"I care about sex, I care about my health": A mixed-methods pre-test of a HIV prevention mobile health app for Black women in the southern United States.
Chandler, Rasheeta; Guillaume, Dominique; Francis, Sherilyn; Xue, Eric; Shah, Kewal; Parker, Andrea; Hernandez, Natalie.
Afiliação
  • Chandler R; Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America.
  • Guillaume D; Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America.
  • Francis S; Center for Infectious Disease and Nursing Innovation, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States of America.
  • Xue E; School of Interactive Computing, College of Computing, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.
  • Shah K; School of Interactive Computing, College of Computing, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.
  • Parker A; School of Interactive Computing, College of Computing, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.
  • Hernandez N; School of Interactive Computing, College of Computing, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.
PLoS One ; 18(10): e0289884, 2023.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37851669
BACKGROUND: Black women experience higher rates of adverse sexual and reproductive health and HIV outcomes, however the use of mHealth to address these health disparities in this population has been inadequate. This study involved a one-month pre-test with Black women living in metro-Atlanta to evaluate the usability, acceptability, and engagement of an HIV prevention app SavvyHER. METHODS: An explanatory mixed-methods design was employed in which quantitative data was collected through weekly cross-sectional surveys, and qualitative data was collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews. Descriptive and ANOVA analysis was conducted for the quantitative data using STATA software. Qualitative data was analyzed through qualitative descriptive methods on Atlas.ti. RESULTS: Participants had high levels of acceptability towards the app and used SavvyHER moderately. The most frequently used features were live groups (2.96 ±0.22, 95% CI 2.51,3.41), viewing resources and educational information (2.77 ± 0.21, 95% CI 2.33,3.20), and mental health monitoring (2.73 ±0.21, 95% CI 2.29,3.12). The least used features were pregnancy symptom monitoring (1.92 ±0.27, 95% CI 1.38,2.47) and STI symptom monitoring (2.0 ±0.25, 95% CI 1.48,2.52). In qualitative interviews, several women discussed how the ability to engage in active discussions and join live sessions with other end-users was a favorable aspect of SavvyHER. Although the app's primary focus was on sexual and reproductive health and HIV prevention, women were more likely to access mental health monitoring and physical activity monitoring features. Women expressed their fondness of the app design and interface as it was reflective of the diversity of Black women. CONCLUSION: Further research is needed to explore the efficacy in using SavvyHER and additional mHealth interventions to enhance Black women's sexual and reproductive health and overall wellness.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Negro ou Afro-Americano / Infecções por HIV / Saúde / Aplicativos Móveis Limite: Female / Humans País/Região como assunto: America do norte Idioma: En Revista: PLoS One Assunto da revista: CIENCIA / MEDICINA Ano de publicação: 2023 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Estados Unidos País de publicação: Estados Unidos

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Negro ou Afro-Americano / Infecções por HIV / Saúde / Aplicativos Móveis Limite: Female / Humans País/Região como assunto: America do norte Idioma: En Revista: PLoS One Assunto da revista: CIENCIA / MEDICINA Ano de publicação: 2023 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Estados Unidos País de publicação: Estados Unidos