Co-designed web platform (TeenFit) to identify physical activity mobile apps for Spanish adolescents: a study...

Area of Science:

• Digital Health
• Adolescent Health
• Health Behavior Interventions

Background:

• Adolescence is a critical period for establishing lifelong healthy habits, yet most youth are not physically active enough.
• Existing digital health tools, particularly physical activity apps for adolescents, often lack scientific validation and user-centered design.
• There is a need for validated platforms to guide adolescents in selecting appropriate physical activity mobile applications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To co-design a website, TeenFit, to help adolescents select physical activity apps based on individual needs and preferences.
• To identify barriers and facilitators for the real-world implementation of the TeenFit website.

Main Methods:

• A participatory design approach involving adolescents and stakeholders through three workshops.
• Development of the TeenFit website app finder, including apps from the Spanish market (English and Spanish).
• Collection of qualitative and quantitative data on co-design experiences and website acceptability, analyzed using content and thematic analysis.

Main Results:

• Co-design workshops will inform the website's content, features, and layout.
• Identification of key aspects important for adolescent engagement with physical activity apps.
• Analysis will reveal crucial barriers and facilitators for implementing the TeenFit website.

Conclusions:

• The TeenFit website aims to bridge the gap in validated physical activity app recommendations for adolescents.
• Understanding implementation factors is crucial for the successful integration of digital health tools into adolescent health promotion.
• This project will contribute to evidence-based digital health solutions for improving youth physical activity levels.