Developing a Mobile Intervention for Cannabis Use among Young Adults at Risk for Psychosis
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2025-01-07
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Cannabis use disorder is common among young adults in psychiatric care. Yet, interventions tailored to address this issue are limited. This study sought to determine barriers and facilitators for reducing/quitting cannabis use to inform a mobile app-based intervention. Twenty young adults (60% female) at high-risk for psychosis who use cannabis completed a brief survey and individual qualitative interviews. Results of thematic analysis revealed five barriers (e.g., cannabis to cope, ambivalence about change) and four facilitators (e.g., experienced/feared consequences, social support) to cutting down/quitting cannabis. Regarding app development, participants recommended high-level personalization and content features such as goal-setting, self-monitoring, coping skills, and affirming messages; and, they suggested the app be visually appealing and interactive. To assist high-risk youth in reducing/quitting cannabis use, it is important to consider the unique barriers they face in doing so, as well as their specific preferences for the development of a mobile app.
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Health Behavior Change Support Systems, cannabis, mobile app, psychiatric, qualitative, young adults
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Proceedings of the 58th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
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