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Trial reportJMIR human factors2024

Evaluating the User Experience of a Smartphone-Delivered Sexual Health Promotion Program for Older Adults in the Netherlands: Single-Arm Pilot Study.

Ana Correia de Barros, Mariëtte Bergmans, Kreshnik Hasanaj, Drianë Krasniqi, Catarina Nóbrega, Bruna Carvalho Carneiro, Priscila A Vasconcelos, Ana Luísa Quinta-Gomes, Pedro J Nobre, Joana Couto da Silva and 1 more

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Ana Correia de BarrosFraunhofer Portugal AICOS, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-9752-1683
Mariëtte BergmansPCOB, Utrecht, Netherlands.ORCID 0009-0003-3372-5702
Kreshnik HasanajSPRIGS RND, Pristina, Kosovo.ORCID 0009-0007-5222-8751
Drianë KrasniqiSPRIGS RND, Pristina, Kosovo.ORCID 0009-0007-6720-9983
Catarina NóbregaCenter for Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0009-0000-3338-271X
Bruna Carvalho CarneiroCenter for Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0009-0006-3636-6145
Priscila A VasconcelosCenter for Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-0161-0682
Ana Luísa Quinta-GomesCenter for Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-6421-656X
Pedro J NobreCenter for Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-2571-6972
Joana Couto da SilvaFraunhofer Portugal AICOS, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-0411-4414
Cristina Mendes-SantosFraunhofer Portugal AICOS, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-1437-9157

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Abstract

backgroundSexual health is an important component of quality of life in older adults. However, older adults often face barriers to attaining a fulfilling sexual life because of issues such as stigma, lack of information, or difficult access to adequate support.

objectiveWe aimed to evaluate the user experience of a self-guided, smartphone-delivered program to promote sexual health among older adults.

methodsThe mobile app was made available to community-dwelling older adults in the Netherlands, who freely used the app for 8 weeks. User experience and its respective components were assessed using self-developed questionnaires, the System Usability Scale, and semistructured interviews. Quantitative and qualitative data were descriptively and thematically analyzed, respectively.

resultsIn total, 15 participants (mean age 71.7, SD 9.5 years) completed the trial. Participants showed a neutral to positive stance regarding the mobile app's usefulness and ease of use. Usability was assessed as "Ok/Fair." The participants felt confident about using the mobile app. To increase user experience, participants offered suggestions to improve content and interaction, including access to specialized sexual health services.

conclusionsThe sexual health promotion program delivered through a smartphone in a self-guided mode was usable. Participants' perception is that improvements to user experience, namely in content and interaction, as well as connection to external services, will likely improve usefulness and acceptance.

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Sexual HealthSmartphoneAgedAged, 80 and overHealth PromotionHumansMiddle AgedNetherlandsPilot ProjectsQuality of Lifeinternet interventionsmHealthmobile healthmobile phoneolder adultspilot studysexual healthsmartphoneuser experience

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PMCPMC11024746

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