Empowering WHISE women: usability testing of a mobile application to enhance blood pressure control.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High blood pressure (hypertension) disproportionately affects African American/Black (Black) women. Previous research suggests that self-managing hypertension may be challenging, yet mobile applications (apps) can help to empower patients and increase medication adherence. We developed questions to test the usability of evaluating the WHISE (Wellness, Hypertension, Information Sharing, Self-Management, Education) mobile app for Black women with hypertension.

Methods

Fifteen participants completed usability testing; five were potential app users (Black women with hypertension); each invited two of their peers to participate. Each testing session (n=5) included a brief overview of the app, time for participants to complete surveys and have an active discussion about

SUBMITTER: Jones LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11304098 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature