A New Mental Health Mobile App for Well-Being and Stress Reduction in Working Women: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the availability and use of mobile mental health apps has grown exponentially in recent years, little data are available regarding their efficacy.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an app developed to promote stress management and well-being among working women compared with a control app.

Methods

Female employees at a private hospital were invited to participate in the study via mailing lists and intranet ads. A total of 653 individuals self-enrolled through the website. Eligible participants were randomized between control (n=240) and intervention (n=250) groups. The well-being mobile app provides an 8-week program with 4 classes per week (including a brief theoretical portion and a 15-min guided practice). The active co

SUBMITTER: Coelhoso CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6873146 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature