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dc.contributor.authorHayman, Melanieen_UK
dc.contributor.authorAlfrey, Kristie-Leeen_UK
dc.contributor.authorCannon, Summeren_UK
dc.contributor.authorAlley, Stephanieen_UK
dc.contributor.authorRebar, Amanda Len_UK
dc.contributor.authorWilliams, Susanen_UK
dc.contributor.authorShort, Camille Een_UK
dc.contributor.authorAltazan, Abbyen_UK
dc.contributor.authorComardelle, Natalieen_UK
dc.contributor.authorCurrie, Sineaden_UK
dc.contributor.authorDenton, Caitlinen_UK
dc.contributor.authorHarrison, Cheryce Len_UK
dc.contributor.authorLamerton, Taylaen_UK
dc.contributor.authorMena, Gabriela Pen_UK
dc.contributor.authorMoran, Lisaen_UK
dc.date.accessioned2021-02-10T01:12:22Z-
dc.date.available2021-02-10T01:12:22Z-
dc.date.issued2021-04en_UK
dc.identifier.othere23649en_UK
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1893/32258-
dc.description.abstractBackground: Physical activity during pregnancy is associated with a variety of health benefits for the mother and her child. Despite the many health benefits of physical activity during pregnancy, few women participate in regular physical activity during pregnancy. ehealth platforms, such as the internet and mobile applications (apps), are now altering how women access information about their pregnancy and have become an important information source for pregnant women. Whilst the use of pregnancy-related apps has significantly increased among pregnant women, very little is known about their theoretical underpinnings, including their utilisation of behaviour change techniques. This is despite research suggesting the inclusion of behaviour change techniques in ehealth interventions can play an important role in improving, supporting and maintain healthy behaviours, including physical activity. Objective: To review physical activity apps designed for pregnant women with a focus on app content, quality and features, and the presence and efficacy of Behaviour Change Techniques (BCTs). Methods: A systematic search in the Australian AppStore and GooglePlay stores using search terms relating to exercise and pregnancy. App features and quality was assessed using the 19-item Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) and a taxonomy of BCTs was used to determine presence of BCTs (26 items). BCTs previously demonstrating efficacy in behaviour change during pregnancy were also identified from a review of the literature. Results: Nineteen exercise apps were deemed eligible for this review and accessed via GooglePlay (n=13) or AppStore (n=6). MARS Overall Quality scores showed moderate app quality (m=3.5, SD=0.52). Functionality was the highest scoring MARS domain (m=4.2, SD=0.5), followed by Aesthetics (m=3.7, SD=0.6) and Information Quality (m=3.16, SD=0.42). Engagement (m=3.01, SD=0.9), Subjective App Quality (m=2.54, SD=0.64) and Likelihood for Behavioural Impact (m=2.5, SD=0.6) were the lowest scoring MARS domains. All 19 apps were found to incorporate at least two BCTs (m=4.74, SD=2.51, range=2–10), with provide instructions (95%) and provide information on consequences (89%) being the most common BCTs. Eleven apps included BCTs that previously demonstrated efficacy for behaviour change during pregnancy, the most common of these being provide opportunities for social comparison (n=8) and prompt self-monitoring of behaviour (n=7). Conclusions: Apps to improve exercise in pregnant women were functional and aesthetically pleasing, with overall moderate quality. However, the incorporation of BCTs was low, with the prevalence of BCTs previously demonstrating efficacy in promoting and/or supporting physical activity during pregnancy scarce. Thus, it is unlikely that apps reviewed in this study will effectively promote and/or support the exercise behaviours among pregnant women. Clinical Trial: Not required.en_UK
dc.language.isoenen_UK
dc.publisherJMIR Publications Inc.en_UK
dc.relationHayman M, Alfrey K, Cannon S, Alley S, Rebar AL, Williams S, Short CE, Altazan A, Comardelle N, Currie S, Denton C, Harrison CL, Lamerton T, Mena GP & Moran L (2021) Quality, Features, and Presence of Behavior Change Techniques in Mobile Apps Designed to Improve Physical Activity in Pregnant Women: Systematic Search and Content Analysis. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 9 (4), Art. No.: e23649. https://doi.org/10.2196/23649en_UK
dc.rights©Melanie Hayman, Kristie-Lee Alfrey, Summer Cannon, Stephanie Alley, Amanda L Rebar, Susan Williams, Camille E Short, Abby Altazan, Natalie Comardelle, Sinead Currie, Caitlin Denton, Cheryce L Harrison, Tayla Lamerton, Gabriela P Mena, Lisa Moran, Michelle Mottola, Taniya S Nagpal, Lisa Vincze, Stephanie Schoeppe. Originally published in JMIR mHealth and uHealth (http://mhealth.jmir.org), 07.04.2021. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work, first published in JMIR mHealth and uHealth, is properly cited. The complete bibliographic information, a link to the original publication on http://mhealth.jmir.org/, as well as this copyright and license information must be included.en_UK
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/en_UK
dc.subjectpregnancyen_UK
dc.subjectexerciseen_UK
dc.subjectphysical activityen_UK
dc.subjectmobile health (mHealth)en_UK
dc.subjectapplicationsen_UK
dc.subjectMARSen_UK
dc.subjectbehavior change techniquesen_UK
dc.subjectmobile phoneen_UK
dc.titleQuality, Features, and Presence of Behavior Change Techniques in Mobile Apps Designed to Improve Physical Activity in Pregnant Women: Systematic Search and Content Analysisen_UK
dc.typeJournal Articleen_UK
dc.rights.embargodate2021-04-07en_UK
dc.identifier.doi10.2196/23649en_UK
dc.identifier.pmid33825693en_UK
dc.citation.jtitleJMIR mHealth and uHealthen_UK
dc.citation.issn2291-5222en_UK
dc.citation.volume9en_UK
dc.citation.issue4en_UK
dc.citation.publicationstatusPublisheden_UK
dc.citation.peerreviewedRefereeden_UK
dc.type.statusVoR - Version of Recorden_UK
dc.author.emailsinead.currie@stir.ac.uken_UK
dc.citation.date07/04/2021en_UK
dc.description.notesAdditional co-authors: Michelle Mottola; Taniya S Nagpal; Lisa Vincze; Stephanie Schoeppeen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationCentral Queensland Universityen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationCentral Queensland Universityen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationCentral Queensland Universityen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationCentral Queensland Universityen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationCentral Queensland Universityen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationCentral Queensland Universityen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationUniversity of Melbourneen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationPennington Biomedical Research Centeren_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationPennington Biomedical Research Centeren_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationPsychologyen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationPennington Biomedical Research Centeren_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationMonash Universityen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationUniversity of Queenslanden_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationUniversity of Queenslanden_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationMonash Universityen_UK
dc.identifier.isiWOS:000669017500001en_UK
dc.identifier.scopusid2-s2.0-85103997945en_UK
dc.identifier.wtid1703491en_UK
dc.contributor.orcid0000-0003-1469-3496en_UK
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dc.date.accepted2021-01-17en_UK
dcterms.dateAccepted2021-01-17en_UK
dc.date.filedepositdate2021-02-08en_UK
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local.rioxx.authorHayman, Melanie|0000-0003-1469-3496en_UK
local.rioxx.authorAlfrey, Kristie-Lee|0000-0001-6004-3406en_UK
local.rioxx.authorCannon, Summer|0000-0002-3378-5911en_UK
local.rioxx.authorAlley, Stephanie|0000-0001-9666-5071en_UK
local.rioxx.authorRebar, Amanda L|0000-0003-3164-993Xen_UK
local.rioxx.authorWilliams, Susan|0000-0003-4289-9248en_UK
local.rioxx.authorShort, Camille E|0000-0002-4177-4251en_UK
local.rioxx.authorAltazan, Abby|0000-0001-7388-823Xen_UK
local.rioxx.authorComardelle, Natalie|0000-0003-2714-9641en_UK
local.rioxx.authorCurrie, Sinead|0000-0002-7565-4012en_UK
local.rioxx.authorDenton, Caitlin|0000-0002-6847-817Xen_UK
local.rioxx.authorHarrison, Cheryce L|0000-0002-3154-4946en_UK
local.rioxx.authorLamerton, Tayla|0000-0002-9754-3639en_UK
local.rioxx.authorMena, Gabriela P|0000-0002-7916-3632en_UK
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local.rioxx.projectInternal Project|University of Stirling|https://isni.org/isni/0000000122484331en_UK
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