WeChat-based mHealth intention and preferences among people living with schizophrenia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The past few decades have seen a rapid expansion of mHealth programs among people with serious mental illness, yet mHealth for schizophrenia is in a much earlier stage of development. This study examined the intention of WeChat-based mHealth programs among people living with schizophrenia (PLS) and evaluated correlates of the intention.

Methods

A total of 400 PLS aged 18-77 completed a cross-sectional survey by face-to-face interviews. The survey included a general question asking about participants' willingness to attend WeChat-based mHealth programs, followed by preferences of three specific WeChat-based programs: psychoeducation, peer support, and professional support. PLS symptoms, functioning and disability were measured using the 18-item Brief Psychiatric Ra

SUBMITTER: Xiao S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7749651 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature