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ArticleCureus2024

Acceptability and Scalability of a Meditation App Among Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.

Ejura Y Salihu, Helen Omuya, Deborah T Joseph, Judith H Hassan, Asma Ali, Betty Chewning

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Ejura Y SalihuSchool of Pharmacy, Social and Administrative Sciences Division, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, USA.
Helen OmuyaSchool of Pharmacy, Social and Administrative Sciences Division, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, USA.
Deborah T JosephDepartment of Community Health, Hospital Sisters Health System, Springfield, USA.
Judith H HassanDepartment of Health Sciences and Social Work, Western Illinois University, Macomb, USA.
Asma AliSchool of Public Health, The University of Memphis, Memphis, USA.
Betty ChewningSchool of Pharmacy, Social and Administrative Sciences Division, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, USA.

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Abstract

Background Adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) experience stress from general life stressors and diabetes-specific stressors. This stress manifests in a range of ways, such as mood swings, heightened frustration, strained familial relationships, and difficulties in T1DM self-management, which then leads to worse health outcomes. There is small to moderate evidence that frequent use of mental health applications (MHapps) improves mental and physical health outcomes. Meditation apps may help reduce some of the stress associated with living with T1DM. This study explores the acceptability and scalability of a self-guided, smartphone-based meditation app, the Healthy Minds Program (HMP) app, among adolescents with T1DM using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology. Methods Eight adolescents ages 15-19 were recruited from a pediatric clinic in a Midwestern state and introduced to the HMP app. After using the HMP app for one week, they were invited to participate in three successive focus group meetings. During the meetings, they shared their perspectives on the content, navigation, and acceptability of the HMP app and strategies to introduce and scale app utilization among adolescents with T1DM. Researchers conducted conventional content analysis using a hybrid coding approach. Data was managed and analyzed using NVivo 10 (Lumivero, Denver, Colorado, USA). Findings Participants believed that the HMP app has the potential to enhance their stress management, mood, and coping abilities when dealing with the challenges of T1DM management. They found the app enjoyable and easy to use but expressed concerns about time constraints as a potential barrier. To address this, they shared recommendations for facilitating app uptake and usage. Conclusions This study's results provide an in-depth understanding of how positively this subset of adolescents with T1DM viewed the HMP app. The participants also offered valuable suggestions that can promote the adoption and sustained use of MHapps by adolescents living with T1DM.

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adolescentshealthy minds program appmeditationmeditation appmental health applications (mhapps)type 1 diabetes

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PMCPMC11527505

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