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A Narrative-Gamified Mental Health App (Kuamsha) for Adolescents in Uganda: Mixed Methods Feasibility and Acceptability Study

Julia R Pozuelo
Michelle G. Craske
Eugene Kinyanda
Meghan Davis
Christine Nabulumba
Alastair van Heerden
Joy Louise Gumikiriza‐Onoria
Doreen Sikoti
Bianca Moffett
Munshi Sulaiman
Heather O’Mahen
Alan Stein

20245 citationsOpen accessMakerere University

Abstract

This study presents evidence to support the Kuamsha program as a feasible and acceptable digital mental health program for adolescents in Uganda. A fully powered randomized controlled trial is needed to assess its effectiveness in improving adolescents' mental health.

Research topics

Digital Mental Health Interventions
Child Development and Digital Technology
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

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DOI: 10.2196/59381

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