Using mhealth technology to improve the reproductive health of men

Lead Research Organisation: University College London
Department Name: Computer Science

Abstract

The aim of the project is to investigate preconception health and care of rmen attendong fertility clinics with their partners for assited reprodictuve therapies. The student will adapt an existing Dutch mhealth intervention, 'Slimmer Zwanger' (Smarter pregnancy), to focus on men in their preconception period. The programme provides tailored coaching to improve diet, nutrition and lifestyle behaviours prior to conception. The project will initially scope the importance of the topic to the target population and then explore the feasibility and acceptability of the app for use in the UK using PPI (patient-public involvement) groups and qualitative studies.

Publications

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Patel, D (2018) So you're planning a baby? a review of preconception care apps in Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services Adjunct

Studentship Projects

Project Reference Relationship Related To Start End Student Name
EP/N509577/1 01/10/2016 24/03/2022
1862405 Studentship EP/N509577/1 03/04/2017 01/07/2022 Dilisha Patel
EP/R513143/1 01/10/2018 30/09/2023
1862405 Studentship EP/R513143/1 03/04/2017 01/07/2022 Dilisha Patel