A Mobile Web App to Improve Health Screening Uptake in Men (ScreenMen): Utility and Usability Evaluation Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, the uptake of health screening is suboptimal, especially in men and those of younger age. In view of the increasing internet access and mobile phone ownership, ScreenMen, a mobile Web app, was developed to improve health screening uptake in men.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the utility and usability of ScreenMen.

Methods

This study used both qualitative and quantitative methods. Healthy men working in a banking institution were recruited to participate in this study. They were purposively sampled according to job position, age, education level, and screening status. Men were asked to use ScreenMen independently while the screen activities were being recorded. Once completed, retrospective think aloud with playback was conducted with men

SUBMITTER: Teo CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6487344 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature