Worker Preferences for a Mental Health App Within Male-Dominated Industries: Participatory Study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Men are less likely to seek help for mental health problems, possibly because of stigma imposed by cultural masculine norms. These tendencies may be amplified within male-dominated workplaces such as the emergency services or transport industries. Mobile apps present a promising way to provide access to mental health support. However, little is known about the kinds of mental health technologies men would be willing to engage with, and no app can be effective if the intended users do not engage with it. OBJECTIVE:The goal of this participatory user research study was to explore the perceptions, preferences, and ideas of workers in male-dominated workplaces to define requirements for a mental health app that would be engaging and effective at improving psychological well-being. M

SUBMITTER: Peters D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5943624 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature