Using codesign to develop a culturally tailored, behavior change mHealth intervention for indigenous and other priority communities: A case study in New Zealand

• DOI: 10.1093/tbm/iby093
• Publication Date: 2018-11-02T05:50:54Z
• Authors: Marjolein E A Ver...; Callie Corrigan; Sally Dalhousie; Ridvan Firestone; Tevita Funaki; Debbie Goodwin; Jacqui Grey; Akarere Henry; Gayl Humphrey; Andrew Jull; Mereaumate Vano; Crystal Pekepo; Lisa Te Morenga; Robyn Whittaker; Cliona Ni Mhurchu
• Keywords: mHealth; Health psychology

The obesity rate in New Zealand is one of the highest worldwide (31%), with rates among Māori (47%) and Pasifika (67%). Codesign was used to develop a culturally tailored, behavior change mHealth intervention for Zealand. purpose this article provide an overview codesign methods processes describe how these were inform build theory-driven approach selection behavioral determinants techniques. study based on partnership between partners academic research team. This involved working communities opportunity identification, elucidation needs desires, knowledge generation, envisaging tool, prototype testing. Models holistic well-being health promotion basis identifying key content modules applied relevant theoretically techniques from Theoretical Domains Framework Behavior Change Taxonomy, respectively. Three identified: physical activity, family/whānau [extended family], healthy eating. Other important themes included mental well-being/stress, connecting, motivation/support, literacy. Relevant selected, 17 mapped determinants. Community established that smartphone app optimal vehicle intervention. Both versions developed ensure features functionalities tailored appealing users. enabled empowered users tailor their cultural needs. By using applying both ethnic-specific Western theoretical frameworks change, evidence tailored.