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Characteristics of Suicide Prevention Apps: A Content Analysis of Apps Available in Canada and the United Kingdom

2024-07-10 health informatics Title + abstract only
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ObjectiveWe aimed to examine the characteristics, features, and content of suicide prevention mobile apps available in app stores in Canada and the United Kingdom. DesignSuicide prevention apps were identified from Apple and Android app stores between March-April 2023. Apps were screened against predefined inclusion criteria, and duplicate apps were removed. Data were then extracted based on descriptive (e.g., genre, app developer), security (e.g., password protection), and design features (e.g...

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