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Michelle M Gagnon1, Alexandra R Brilz1, Nicole M Alberts2
1Department of Psychology and Health Studies, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting
|April 8, 2024
Summary
Adolescents with menstrual pain are interested in a mindfulness app. The app needs menstrual pain-specific content and flexible access to activities to ensure engagement and relevance for teen users.
Area of Science:
- Digital health interventions
- Adolescent health
- Pain management
Background:
- Digital interventions offer nonpharmacological pain management, yet few target adolescent menstrual pain.
- User-centered design is crucial for effective digital health tools, starting with a thorough needs assessment.
- Adolescents require tailored digital solutions for managing menstrual pain effectively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the needs and preferences of adolescents with menstrual pain regarding pain management and mindfulness.
- To understand adolescents' experiences, knowledge, and preferences related to mindfulness for menstrual pain.
- To inform the development of a user-centered mindfulness application for adolescent menstrual pain management.
Main Methods:
- An explanatory sequential mixed-methods design combining surveys and focus groups.
- Survey administered to 111 adolescents (aged 13-17) followed by focus groups with 16 participants.
- Data analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic content analysis for actionable recommendations.
Main Results:
- Adolescents reported moderate understanding of mindfulness and menstrual pain, with 78% practicing mindfulness and 87% using nonpharmacological strategies.
- Interest in mindfulness for menstrual pain was moderate (mean 4.51/10), indicating potential for app-based interventions.
- Key themes identified include the need for ongoing support, flexible mindfulness access, education on pain influences, and content relevant to daily adolescent life.
Conclusions:
- Adolescents with menstrual pain show interest in mindfulness apps but require tailored content and features.
- App development must address specific adolescent needs for engagement, including menstrual pain-specific information and flexible activity access.
- Recommendations are provided for creating a relevant and engaging mindfulness app for this population.
Keywords:
adolescentadolescent healthadolescentsappapplicationsappsattitudeattitudescontent analysisdysmenorrheaendometriosisexperienceexperiencesfocus groupfocus groupsintentintentioninterestmHealthmeditationmenstrualmenstruationmindfulnessmobile healthopinionpainpain management, biopsychosocialperceptionperceptionsperspectiveperspectivessurveysurveysteenteenagerteenagersteensthematic analysiswomen’s healthyouthMore Related Videos
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