Determining the content and needs assessment a mobile-based self-care program in infertile men

Abstract

Background Infertility is a public health problem in the world, using new technology, such as mobile phones, is increasing in the field of health. This study aimed to determine the Necessity of self-care training contents by performing a needs analysis among men with infertility problems to design a mobile phone-based application. Methods Followed by reviewing the related literature, a questionnaire including 40 educational items and seven software features was designed in three general sections and distributed among 30 specialists in nutrition (n = 18) and infertility (n = 12). The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by a panel of experts in nutrition, infertility, and medical informatics. The questionnaire’s reliability was also corroborated by Cronbach’s alpha of 86.4. Results All items related to the software features and most items in the questionnaire were deemed necessary by participants. However, the items: “Occupation and history of chronic diseases” in the demographic information section and “Effects of infertility and food allergy” in the educational section were not confirmed. Conclusion The present findings could not only highlight the patients’ roles in managing their disease but also increase the healthcare workers’ awareness in designing the hospital information system.

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