MetaMedia Training International, Inc. — Department of Health and Human Services SBIR Phase I: The Smart Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Tool (SmartAPPT) will study the scientific merit
MetaMedia Training International, Inc. — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Health and Human Services.
- Amount
- $149,999
- Agency
- Department of Health and Human Services · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase I
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- MD
- Period
- —
Description
The Smart Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Tool (SmartAPPT) will study the scientific merit and technical feasibility of a web-based mobile smart phone application to improve knowledge and access to pregnancy prevention information among girls ages 15-17. SmartAPPT is based on the principle that all youth have the right to medically accurate and comprehensive information that empowers them to make healthy and safe choices regarding their sexuality. SmartAPPT seeks to develop a mobile phone application that makes access to such information convenient, easily accessible, and guide the user to appropriate contraception options and clinic locations where to get services. SmartAPPT will specifically address the information needs and app design preferences of African American and Latina users. A Youth Advisory Council will be actively engaged in the development and testing of the SmartAPPT. Multiple evaluation methods will be used to assess the technical feasibility, utility, and interest of the target population on the app. The application will be tested on multiple mobile phone platforms.