Optimizing a Web-Based Self-Assessment Tool for Preconception Health
Author Information
Author(s): Edwina Dorney, Karin Hammarberg, Raymond Rodgers, Kirsten I Black
Primary Institution: The University of Sydney
Hypothesis
How can user feedback improve the engagement and impact of a web-based preconception health self-assessment tool?
Conclusion
User feedback led to significant improvements in the tool's usability and effectiveness for promoting preconception health.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants preferred a tool that was quick and easy to use.
- Most participants were unfamiliar with the term 'preconception care'.
- User-experience testing identified 11 usability issues.
- Participants valued the inclusion of credible sources in the tool.
- Results needed to be personalized to encourage behavior change.
Takeaway
The study shows that making health tools easy to find and use can help more people prepare for pregnancy.
Methodology
In-depth interviews and user-experience testing were conducted with participants aged 18-41 in Australia.
Limitations
The study only included participants who could speak and read English, limiting its applicability to diverse populations.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 20 women and 5 men aged 18-41, from various locations in Australia.
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