This study aimed to describe a mHealth technology, used to assist in the prevention and control of obesity in adults in the light of health literacy. The technology was developed by the method of participatory design by an interdisciplinary team that involved nurse, nutritionist, a designer and a systems analyst. The authors developed a low and high fidelity design, based on usercentered interactive design, in the light of health literacy. The study provided to develop knowledge of the use of literacy for the development of mobile technology, aiming at greater accessibility of individuals to the prevention and control of obesity. The perception of an interdisciplinary team on issues related to health, the development and application of mHealth technology to address the problem was considered. A technology called Lisa Obesidade was obtained, with the purpose of empowering the user. It is expected to be a tool to help health professionals carry out actions promoting health. KEYWORDSMobile applications. Obesity. Health promotion. RESUMO O estudo objetivou descrever a tecnologia mHealth, utilizada para auxiliar na prevenção e no controle da obesidade em adultos à luz do letramento em saúde. A tecnologia foi desenvolvida pelo método do design participativo por uma equipe interdisciplinar que envolveu enfermeira, nutricionista, um designer e um analista de sistemas. Os autores desenvolveram um design de baixa e alta fidelidade, baseado no design interativo centrado no usuário, à luz do letramento em saúde. O estudo proporcionou desenvolver conhecimento do uso do letramento para desenvolvimento de tecnologia móvel, visando a uma maior acessibilidade dos indivíduos à prevenção e ao controle da obesidade. Foi considerada a percepção de equipe interdisciplinar sobre as questões relacionadas à saúde, o desenvolvimento e a aplicação da tecnologia mHealth para o enfrentamento do problema. Obteve-se tecnologia denominada Lisa Obesidade, com objetivo de empoderamento do usuário. Espera-se ser uma ferramenta para auxiliar profissionais da saúde a realizar ações promotoras de saúde. PALAVRAS-CHAVE Aplicativos móveis. Obesidade. Promoção da saúde.
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