User experiences of an app-based mHealth intervention (MINISTOP 2.0) integrated in Swedish primary child healthcare among Swedish-, Somali- and Arabic-speaking parents and child healthcare nurses: A qualitative study
Background Preventive and scalable interventions, accessible to all, to counteract childhood obesity are urgently needed. We have recently developed a novel, digital parental intervention (MINISTOP 2.0 app) available in Swedish, Somali, Arabic and English. We have previously reported its positive ef...
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| author | Christina Alexandrou Stina Rutberg Linnea Johansson Anna-Karin Lindqvist Ulrika Müssener Marie Löf |
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| description | Background Preventive and scalable interventions, accessible to all, to counteract childhood obesity are urgently needed. We have recently developed a novel, digital parental intervention (MINISTOP 2.0 app) available in Swedish, Somali, Arabic and English. We have previously reported its positive effects on children's health behaviors and on parental self-efficacy. However, before introducing the app at scale in primary child healthcare, implementation aspects also need to be explored. Aim This study aims to explore and describe user experiences as well as acceptability and feasibility of the MINISTOP 2.0 app-based intervention in a diverse group of parents (end-users) and Swedish child healthcare nurses (implementers). Methods Individual interviews were conducted with Swedish- ( n = 9), Somali- ( n = 9), Arabic- ( n = 5) and English-speaking ( n = 1) parents as well as Swedish primary child healthcare nurses ( n = 15). Data was analyzed using content analysis with an inductive latent approach. Results Parents described how the app facilitated behavior change through increased awareness regarding current diet and physical activity behaviors. Furthermore, the evidence-based app content further facilitated trust and behavior change. Both parents and nurses acknowledged the app's preventive potential and the potential for reaching parents with diverse backgrounds or in need of extra support. Conclusion The MINISTOP 2.0 app was perceived as a useful tool for health promotion both by parents and healthcare professionals, especially since it was adapted to several languages. These findings coupled with the previously shown beneficial effects on health behaviors support the large-scale implementation of the app in primary child healthcare. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2f3981a4548e469c882109d4942fba772023-09-25T17:33:56ZengSAGE PublishingDigital Health2055-20762023-09-01910.1177/20552076231203630User experiences of an app-based mHealth intervention (MINISTOP 2.0) integrated in Swedish primary child healthcare among Swedish-, Somali- and Arabic-speaking parents and child healthcare nurses: A qualitative studyChristina Alexandrou0Stina Rutberg1Linnea Johansson2 Anna-Karin Lindqvist3Ulrika Müssener4Marie Löf5 Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, , NEO, Group MLÖ, Huddinge, Sweden Department of Health Sciences, Division of Health, Medicine and Rehabilitation, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, , NEO, Group MLÖ, Huddinge, Sweden Department of Health Sciences, Division of Health, Medicine and Rehabilitation, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Society and Health, , Linköping, Sweden Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, , NEO, Group MLÖ, Huddinge, SwedenBackground Preventive and scalable interventions, accessible to all, to counteract childhood obesity are urgently needed. We have recently developed a novel, digital parental intervention (MINISTOP 2.0 app) available in Swedish, Somali, Arabic and English. We have previously reported its positive effects on children's health behaviors and on parental self-efficacy. However, before introducing the app at scale in primary child healthcare, implementation aspects also need to be explored. Aim This study aims to explore and describe user experiences as well as acceptability and feasibility of the MINISTOP 2.0 app-based intervention in a diverse group of parents (end-users) and Swedish child healthcare nurses (implementers). Methods Individual interviews were conducted with Swedish- ( n = 9), Somali- ( n = 9), Arabic- ( n = 5) and English-speaking ( n = 1) parents as well as Swedish primary child healthcare nurses ( n = 15). Data was analyzed using content analysis with an inductive latent approach. Results Parents described how the app facilitated behavior change through increased awareness regarding current diet and physical activity behaviors. Furthermore, the evidence-based app content further facilitated trust and behavior change. Both parents and nurses acknowledged the app's preventive potential and the potential for reaching parents with diverse backgrounds or in need of extra support. Conclusion The MINISTOP 2.0 app was perceived as a useful tool for health promotion both by parents and healthcare professionals, especially since it was adapted to several languages. These findings coupled with the previously shown beneficial effects on health behaviors support the large-scale implementation of the app in primary child healthcare.https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231203630 |
| spellingShingle | Christina Alexandrou Stina Rutberg Linnea Johansson Anna-Karin Lindqvist Ulrika Müssener Marie Löf User experiences of an app-based mHealth intervention (MINISTOP 2.0) integrated in Swedish primary child healthcare among Swedish-, Somali- and Arabic-speaking parents and child healthcare nurses: A qualitative study Digital Health |
| title | User experiences of an app-based mHealth intervention (MINISTOP 2.0) integrated in Swedish primary child healthcare among Swedish-, Somali- and Arabic-speaking parents and child healthcare nurses: A qualitative study |
| title_full | User experiences of an app-based mHealth intervention (MINISTOP 2.0) integrated in Swedish primary child healthcare among Swedish-, Somali- and Arabic-speaking parents and child healthcare nurses: A qualitative study |
| title_fullStr | User experiences of an app-based mHealth intervention (MINISTOP 2.0) integrated in Swedish primary child healthcare among Swedish-, Somali- and Arabic-speaking parents and child healthcare nurses: A qualitative study |
| title_full_unstemmed | User experiences of an app-based mHealth intervention (MINISTOP 2.0) integrated in Swedish primary child healthcare among Swedish-, Somali- and Arabic-speaking parents and child healthcare nurses: A qualitative study |
| title_short | User experiences of an app-based mHealth intervention (MINISTOP 2.0) integrated in Swedish primary child healthcare among Swedish-, Somali- and Arabic-speaking parents and child healthcare nurses: A qualitative study |
| title_sort | user experiences of an app based mhealth intervention ministop 2 0 integrated in swedish primary child healthcare among swedish somali and arabic speaking parents and child healthcare nurses a qualitative study |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231203630 |
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