Exploring the Perceptions of mHealth Interventions for the Prevention of Common Mental Disorders in University Students in Singapore: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental health interventions delivered through mobile health (mHealth) technologies can increase the access to mental health services, especially among university students. The development of mHealth intervention is complex and needs to be context sensitive. There is currently limited evidence on the perceptions, needs, and barriers related to these interventions in the Southeast Asian context.

Objective

This qualitative study aimed to explore the perception of university students and mental health supporters in Singapore about mental health services, campaigns, and mHealth interventions with a focus on conversational agent interventions for the prevention of common mental disorders such as anxiety and depression.

Methods

We conducted 6 web-based focus group

SUBMITTER: Salamanca-Sanabria A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10131767 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature