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Rebecca Schnall1, Christian Paredes1, Lisa M Kuhns2,3
1School of Nursing, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|August 8, 2025
Summary
MyPEEPS Mobile, an mHealth tool, was updated with new content on HIV prevention, including pre-exposure prophylaxis. Usability testing informed revisions to enhance user experience and address potential risks for individuals at risk of HIV.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Digital Health
- HIV Prevention
Background:
- Mobile health (mHealth) tools play a crucial role in addressing psychosocial factors related to HIV risk.
- Existing mHealth interventions require continuous updates to incorporate new prevention strategies like pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
Purpose of the Study:
- To update the MyPEEPS Mobile application with new content, including information on PrEP.
- To conduct a usability assessment of the updated MyPEEPS Mobile application.
Main Methods:
- The study involved updating the MyPEEPS Mobile app with new content focused on HIV and STI prevention, minority stress, and risk reduction skills.
- A heuristic evaluation and end-user testing were performed to assess the usability of the updated app.
Main Results:
- The usability assessment provided valuable insights for revising the MyPEEPS Mobile app to improve its user experience.
- Some requested features, such as a dark mode and progress bar, could not be implemented in the current update.
Conclusions:
- The updated MyPEEPS Mobile app aims to enhance usability for users seeking information and skills related to HIV prevention.
- Ongoing usability assessments are essential for refining mHealth tools to effectively support public health initiatives.
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