The Medium and the Message: Fitting Sound Health Promotion Methodology Into 160 Characters

Lim, Megan S C; Wright, Cassandra J. C.; Hellard, Margaret

doi:10.2196/mhealth.3888

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“…mHealth technologies may be utilized at several phases of research projects, including community engagement, recruitment, monitoring of adherence to study protocols, data collection, study close out and translation of research into practice [25,26]. Studies have reported that use of mHealth as a research tool decreases the potential for recall bias in retrospectively collected data at study visits [27–29]; is a cost-effective method to increase adherence to study protocol instructions when compared to one time in person verbal and written instructions to participants [30]; and is useful in contacting difficult to reach study participants [31].…”

Section: Mhealthmentioning

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Implementation of genomics research in Africa: challenges and recommendations

Adebamowo

Francis

Tambo

et al. 2018

Global Health Action

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Background: There is exponential growth in the interest and implementation of genomics research in Africa. This growth has been facilitated by the Human Hereditary and Health in Africa (H3Africa) initiative, which aims to promote a contemporary research approach to the study of genomics and environmental determinants of common diseases in African populations. Objective: The purpose of this article is to describe important challenges affecting genomics research implementation in Africa. Methods: The observations, challenges and recommendations presented in this article were obtained through discussions by African scientists at teleconferences and face-to-face meetings, seminars at consortium conferences and in-depth individual discussions. Results: Challenges affecting genomics research implementation in Africa, which are related to limited resources include ill-equipped facilities, poor accessibility to research centers, lack of expertise and an enabling environment for research activities in local hospitals. Challenges related to the research study include delayed funding, extensive procedures and interventions requiring multiple visits, delays setting up research teams and insufficient staff training, language barriers and an underappreciation of cultural norms. While many African countries are struggling to initiate genomics projects, others have set up genomics research facilities that meet international standards. Conclusions: The lessons learned in implementing successful genomics projects in Africa are recommended as strategies to overcome these challenges. These recommendations may guide the development and application of new research programs in low-resource settings.

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Section: Mhealthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Implementation of genomics research in Africa: challenges and recommendations

Adebamowo

Francis

Tambo

et al. 2018

Global Health Action

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“…27 Text messaging (short message service, SMS; containing 160 characters) varies in frequency (daily, weekly), interactivity (one-way vs. two-way), personalization and tailoring (all of the above). [28][29] Text messages from web-based platforms allow for pre-scheduling of sending, automation, and better monitoring.…”

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Human Behavior with Mobile Health: Smartphone/ Devices, Apps and Cognition

Hilty¹,

Chan²

2018

Psychol Cogn Sci Open J

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Mobile health, telemedicine and other services are considered part of a telehealth or e-health spectrum of care. Mobile health mental health options (i.e., smartphones/devices and apps) are part of a broader framework of e-mental health options. Technology usually offers portability for access anytime/anywhere, are relatively inexpensive and have additional features (e.g., context-aware interventions and sensors with real-time feedback). The evidence-based literature shows that many people have an openness to technology as a way to engage others, change behaviors and obtain clinical services. Skills/competencies for mobile health, smartphone/device and app have similarities and differences from in-person and telepsychiatric care. It is suggested that evidence-based apps be used with an evidence-based approach. Relatively few treatment studies evaluate outcomes for mobile health, directly compare it to in-person and e-behavioral healthcare or compare new technology-based care options to one another. Few studies have assessed the cognitive function related to smartphone/device and app use. At least three facets of cognition that are affected by these technologies: attention, memory and delay of gratification (reward processing). More research is needed with respect to health services delivery models, effectiveness, competency outcomes and how a paradigm shift like mobile health re-contextualizes digital healthcare.

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“…Sexual health interventions that are integrated with modern technologies have been successful [17-22]. Text messaging has been widely used to promote sexual health, including appointment reminders, partner tracing, and result notification [22].…”

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“…Text messaging has been widely used to promote sexual health, including appointment reminders, partner tracing, and result notification [22]. Studies of Internet-based human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection interventions targeting MSM using online questionnaires and tutorial sessions revealed a reduced rate of unprotected anal intercourse and increased condom use [20,21].…”

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Safe Sex Messages Within Dating and Entertainment Smartphone Apps: A Review

Huang¹,

Williams²,

Hocking³

et al. 2016

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth

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BackgroundSmartphone apps provide a new platform for entertainment, information distribution, and health promotion activities, as well as for dating and casual sexual encounters. Previous research has shown high acceptability of sexual health interventions via smartphone apps; however, sexual health promotion apps were infrequently downloaded and underused. Integrating sexual health promotion into established apps might be a more effective method.ObjectiveThe objective of our study was to critically review popular sex-related apps and dating apps, in order to ascertain whether they contain any sexual health content.MethodsPart 1: In January 2015, we used the term “sexual” to search for free apps in the Apple iTunes store and Android Google Play store, and categorized the sexual health content of the 137 apps identified. Part 2: We used the term “dating” to search for free geosocial-networking apps in the Apple iTunes and Android Google Play stores. The apps were downloaded to test functionality and to determine whether they included sexual health content.ResultsPart 1: Of the 137 apps identified, 15 (11.0%) had sexual health content and 15 (11.0%) contained messages about sexual assault or violence. The majority of the apps did not contain any sexual health content. Part 2: We reviewed 60 dating apps: 44 (73%) targeting heterosexual users, 9 (15%) targeting men who have sex with men (MSM), 3 (5%) targeting lesbian women, and 4 (7%) for group dating. Only 9 dating apps contained sexual health content, of which 7 targeted MSM.ConclusionsThe majority of sex-related apps and dating apps contained no sexual health content that could educate users about and remind them of their sexual risks. Sexual health practitioners and public health departments will need to work with app developers to promote sexual health within existing popular apps. For those apps that already contain sexual health messages, further study to investigate the effectiveness of the content is needed.

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The Medium and the Message: Fitting Sound Health Promotion Methodology Into 160 Characters

Cited by 26 publications

References 30 publications

Implementation of genomics research in Africa: challenges and recommendations

Implementation of genomics research in Africa: challenges and recommendations

Human Behavior with Mobile Health: Smartphone/ Devices, Apps and Cognition

Safe Sex Messages Within Dating and Entertainment Smartphone Apps: A Review

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