Опубликована: Март 14, 2025

The study aimed to adapt a stress and well-being intervention delivered via mobile health (mHealth) app for Latinx Millennial caregivers. This demographic, born between 1981 1996, represents significant portion of caregivers in the United States, with unique challenges due higher mental distress poorer physical compared non-caregivers. face additional barriers, including uninsured rates increased caregiving burdens. We used community-informed user-centered design approach tailor an existing mHealth better meet needs employed two-step, multi-feedback approach. In step one, participated focus groups evaluate wireframes proposed app. two, participants engaged usability testing one week, concluding short interviews feedback. Participants were recruited through various channels, social media community clinics. Data analyzed inductively using rapid qualitative content analysis A total 29 (69% women, mean age 31) study. had 31 (SD=4.10), most (n=28, 96%) caring adult (4%) children chronic conditions. All completed groups, subset 3 completing two. liked features included the: 1) rating scale because it helped them understand health, 2) mindfulness options allowed flexible timing activities, 3) journaling prompts was way address daily contemplate positives, 4) resource list its employment financial content. One concern that may take too much time or effort complete after long hard day. Some suggestions improvement included: tracking system, gamification, education, checklist emotions use on journal, tailored resources, ways connect similar During noted user-friendly but some glitches unclear privacy policies. meditation options, variety, log wanted more space, longer meditations, relaxation activities. Caregivers highlighted need resources stress-relief Future iterations should consider integrating personalized community-specific leveraging platforms like podcasts broader engagement, information-based videos support caregiver skill acquisition. expressed beyond scope app, such as access, demonstrating upstream downstream interventions. underscores importance ongoing user feedback developing effective interventions diverse populations. N/A

Язык: Английский