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Exploring User Perspectives on a Digital Preconception Care Risk Assessment Tool.

Marloes Derksen^1,2, Corine Oldhoff-Nuijsink^1,2, Elsbeth van Vliet-Lachotzki³

¹Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Medical Informatics, eHealth Living & Learning Lab Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

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Summary

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This study assessed the usability of ZwangerWijzer, a digital tool for preconception care. While users found it intuitive, improvements in content clarity and design are recommended for better accessibility in digital maternal health.

Keywords:

Preconception Care Usability eHealth

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Digital Health
Reproductive Health

Background:

Preconception care is vital for optimizing maternal and child health outcomes.
Digital tools can enhance awareness of health risks and lifestyle factors before pregnancy.
The ZwangerWijzer tool aims to identify preconception risks and provide tailored information.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the usability of the ZwangerWijzer digital tool.
To identify user-perceived strengths and weaknesses of the tool.
To provide recommendations for improving digital preconception care tools.

Main Methods:

The Think-Aloud method was used to observe user interactions.
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 women.
Usability was assessed based on user perceptions and feedback.

Main Results:

Users generally found ZwangerWijzer to be intuitive, well-organized, and user-friendly.
Areas for improvement include content clarity, visual design, and interactive feedback.
The tool is perceived as a valuable resource for preconception health information.

Conclusions:

ZwangerWijzer demonstrates good usability but requires enhancements for optimal user experience.
Further development should focus on improving content accessibility and visual engagement.
Recommendations aim to increase the inclusivity and effectiveness of digital preconception care.