A mixed-methods evaluation of college student and provider perspectives on a smartphone application for help-seeking after violence

Anderson, Jocelyn; Pollitt, Erin; Crowley, Joseph P.; Holbrook, Debra S.; Moret, Jessica E. Draughon

doi:10.1080/07448481.2019.1705839

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“…Of the 132 included apps, 104 (78.8%) had at least 1 rating listed (median user rating across rated apps was 4.20; however, the median number of user ratings across rated apps was 2, with a range of 1 to >21,000). These variations in how apps are marketed, downloaded, and shared among networks highlight 1 key area of their usefulness and 1 challenge in their dissemination in violence prevention and response work [ 20 , 47 ].…”

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“…Many of the apps were targeted at information sharing; something as simple as a test-retest knowledge assessment would provide at least basic data regarding whether the app is effective in increasing knowledge. There is also a precedent for evaluating mobile apps in their target population as well as with relevant service providers [ 20 , 21 , 29 , 50 - 54 ].…”

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“…Given the proliferation of apps and our prior experience developing and testing a mobile app for IPV and SV response, we are aware of the multiple challenges with app dissemination and maintenance [ 20 ]. Therefore, this paper aims to determine the prevalence and quality of freely available mobile smartphone apps that include a primary goal of addressing prevention and response.…”

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Mobile Phone Apps for Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Prevention and Response: Systematic Search on App Stores

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Background Since the 2008 advent of the smartphone, more than 180 billion copies of apps have been downloaded from Apple App Store, with more than 2.6 million apps available for Android and 2.2 million apps available for iOS. Many violence prevention and response apps have been developed as part of this app proliferation. Objective This study aims to evaluate the prevalence and quality of freely available mobile phone apps targeting intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual violence (SV) prevention and response. Methods We conducted a systematic search of violence prevention and response mobile phone apps freely available in Apple App Store (iOS; March 2016) and Google Play Store (Android; July 2016). Search terms included violence prevention, sexual assault, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, forensic nursing, wife abuse, and rape. Apps were included for review if they were freely available, were available in English, and had a primary purpose of prevention of or response to SV or IPV regardless of app target end users. Results Using the Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS), we evaluated a total of 132 unique apps. The majority of included apps had a primary purpose of sharing information or resources. Included apps were of low-to-moderate quality, with the overall subjective quality mean for the reviewed apps being 2.65 (95% CI 2.58-2.72). Quality scores for each of the 5 MARS categories ranged from 2.80 (engagement) to 4.75 (functionality). An incidental but important finding of our review was the difficulty in searching for apps and the plethora of nonrelated apps that appear when searching for keywords such as “rape” and “domestic violence” that may be harmful to people seeking help. Conclusions Although there are a variety of mobile apps available designed to provide information or other services related to SV and IPV, they range greatly in quality. They are also challenging to find, given the current infrastructure of app store searches, keyword prioritization, and highlighting based on user rating. It is important for providers to be aware of these resources and be knowledgeable about how to review and recommend mobile phone apps to patients, when appropriate.

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“…In some studies, the researchers reflected on why expected and/or significant results were not found, such as needing a greater focus on intervention fidelity to ensure that the interventions were delivered consistently across participants (e.g., Hatch et al, 2020 ). Additional issues identified that may have affected expected intervention outcomes included participant literacy level ( Alvarez et al, 2018 ; Anderson et al, 2021b ), small sample size ( Chidanand, 2014 ; Khaki, 2016 ), study samples lacking diversity, such as ethnic or racial diversity ( Anderson et al, 2021b ; Khaki, 2016 ), and access to technology ( Bacchus et al, 2016 ).…”

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“…Several sources were inclusive of women of various ethnic and racial backgrounds and nationalities, but only a few studies specifically compared results from different groups, such as African Americans and non-Hispanic White Americans ( Khaki, 2016 ) or focused on a specific group, such as South Asian women living in the United States ( Chidanand, 2014 ). One challenge identified was a high level of literacy needed to participate in the intervention ( Anderson et al, 2021b ).…”

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A Review of Intimate Partner Violence Interventions Relevant to Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Violence Against Women

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Women have experienced increased rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) since the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, and at the same time requirements for physical distancing and/or remote delivery of services have created challenges in accessing services. We synthesized research evidence from 4 systematic reviews and 20 individual studies to address how IPV interventions can be adapted within the context of the pandemic. As many interventions have been delivered via various technologies, access to technology is of particular importance during the pandemic. Our results can inform the provision of services during the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic including how to support women who have little access to in-person services.

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Development and Usability of a Mobile Support Application for Sexual Violence Victims Connecting With Formal Support Organizations

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2024

Violence Against Women

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The lack of awareness and accessibility about the support organizations for preventing sexual violence and assisting victims hampers the effectiveness of the social safety net. A mobile application based on a connection to support agencies was developed and evaluated for usability. A group of 15 experts and a group of 30 users evaluated usability. The developed mobile application focused on “Emergency Report,” “Support Agencies and Services,” and “Counseling for Support.” The strength of the application was acknowledged in providing easy-to-find, reliable, useful, and necessary information, highlighting the positive usability and applicability of the mobile support application for sexual violence victims.

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A mixed-methods evaluation of college student and provider perspectives on a smartphone application for help-seeking after violence

Cited by 4 publications

References 20 publications

Mobile Phone Apps for Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Prevention and Response: Systematic Search on App Stores

Mobile Phone Apps for Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Prevention and Response: Systematic Search on App Stores

A Review of Intimate Partner Violence Interventions Relevant to Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Development and Usability of a Mobile Support Application for Sexual Violence Victims Connecting With Formal Support Organizations

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