ArticleJMIR mHealth and uHealth2018
A Mobile App to Provide Evidence-Based Information About Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice) to the Community (Cracks in the Ice): Co-Design and Beta Testing.
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- Social media recruitment for mental health research: A systematic review.Comprehensive psychiatry · 2020Pooled it
- Development of Cracks in the Ice Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, a Culturally Appropriate Evidence-Based Online Community Toolkit About Crystal Methamphetamine: Mixed Methods Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of a Mobile App to Increase Risk Perception of Tobacco, Alcohol, and Marijuana Use in Mexican High School Students: Quantitative Study.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2023Article
- Evaluation of a Digital Health Initiative in Illicit Substance Use: Cross-sectional Survey Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2021Article
- Evaluation of HIV/AIDS-related mobile health applications content using an evidence-based content rating tool.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2021Article
- Selecting Evidence-Based Content for Inclusion in Self-Management Apps for Pressure Injuries in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury: Participatory Design Study.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2020Article
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8 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundDespite evidence of increasing harms and community concern related to the drug crystal methamphetamine ("ice"), there is a lack of easily accessible, evidence-based information for community members affected by its use, and to date, no evidence-based mobile apps have specifically focused on crystal methamphetamine.
objectiveThis study aims to describe the co-design and beta testing of a mobile app to provide evidence-based, up-to-date information about crystal methamphetamine to the general community.
methodsA mobile app about crystal methamphetamine was developed in 2017. The development process involved multiple stakeholders (n=12), including technology and drug and alcohol experts, researchers, app developers, a consumer expert with lived experience, and community members. Beta testing was conducted with Australian general community members (n=34), largely recruited by the Web through Facebook advertising. Participants were invited to use a beta version of the app and provide feedback about the content, visual appeal, usability, engagement, features, and functions. In addition, participants were asked about their perceptions of the app's influence on awareness, understanding, and help-seeking behavior related to crystal methamphetamine, and about their knowledge about crystal methamphetamine before and after using the app.
resultsThe vast majority of participants reported the app was likely to increase awareness and understanding and encourage help-seeking. The app received positive ratings overall and was well received. Specifically, participants responded positively to the high-quality information provided, usability, and visual appeal. Areas suggested for improvement included reducing the amount of text, increasing engagement, removing a profile picture, and improving navigation through the addition of a "back" button. Suggested improvements were incorporated prior to the app's public release. App use was associated with an increase in perceived knowledge about crystal methamphetamine; however, this result was not statistically significant.
conclusionsThe Cracks in the Ice mobile app provides evidence-based information about the drug crystal methamphetamine for the general community. The app is regularly updated, available via the Web and offline, and was developed in collaboration with experts and end users. Initial results indicate that it is easy to use and acceptable to the target group.
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