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. 2025 Jun 12:9:e76178.
doi: 10.2196/76178.

Identifying Themes for an Initial Beta Version of a Mobile Health App for Latino and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Communities: Co-Design and Community-Based Participatory Research in a Code to Community Study

Christina K Holub #  1 , Amy L Barrera #  1 , Rosalva Romero Gonzalez #  2 , Diane Hoang #  1 , Luna Prieto #  2 , Samuelu Fesili #  1 , Tiana Smith #  1 , Harleen Kaur #  1 , Cassandra Surban #  1 , Michael Markidis #, Tana Lepule #  3 , Konane Martinez #  2
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Identifying Themes for an Initial Beta Version of a Mobile Health App for Latino and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Communities: Co-Design and Community-Based Participatory Research in a Code to Community Study

Christina K Holub et al. JMIR Form Res. .

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Abstract

Through a co-design and community-based participatory approach with Latino and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities, we identified key themes for an initial beta version of a mobile health app, including priorities regarding mental health, access to resources, and chronic disease prevention. Social and cultural connectedness and generational approaches emerged as important strategies for successful intervention design and long-term adoption.

Keywords: CBPR; community co-design; community-based participatory research; mHealth; mobile health.

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Conflicts of Interest: None declared.

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Mobile app theme alignment and components, including social connectedness (community calendar), cultural connection (app design, language, and culturally tailored resources), and community resources (separate tabs for health, education, and a combined resource section for culture, arts, and language).
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