Table 5.
Means and SDs for responses on the importance of app features (part 1 of the Technology Acceptance Model–based questionnaire)a.
| Feature and details | Value, mean (SD) | ||
| Risk assessment | |||
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The app should include a risk-assessment feature | 4.13 (1.04) | |
| Self-monitoring | |||
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The app should include a self-monitoring feature | 4.13 (0.85) | |
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Image uploadb | 2.24 (1.22) | |
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Icon selection to represent one’s current mood | 3.74 (1.03) | |
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Personal blog and daily summary | 3.38 (1.42) | |
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Status assessment and daily recommendations | 4.29 (0.84) | |
| Useful information | |||
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The app should include a useful information feature | 4.47 (0.71) | |
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Health and mental risks related to drug use | 4.34 (0.79) | |
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Health and mental risks related to spiritual experiences | 4.16 (0.89) | |
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Effects and side effects of different types of drugs and combinations | 4.66 (0.65) | |
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Red flags for developing mental distress that require immediate attention | 4.70 (0.45) | |
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Tips for avoiding or reducing risk | 4.47 (0.84) | |
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Location-dependent warnings about sources and unsafe places to consume drugs | 4.37 (1.1) | |
| Resilience development | |||
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The app should include a resilience-development feature | 4.24 (0.70) | |
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Strengthening self-awareness | 3.81 (1.02) | |
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Strengthening executive functions | 3.76 (1.16) | |
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Mindfulness and relaxation techniques | 3.66 (1.07) | |
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Interpersonal communication | 3.92 (1.29) | |
| Support center | |||
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The app should include a support center feature | 4.74 (0.43) | |
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Distress button that sends a message to the insurance company | 4.39 (0.80) | |
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Distress button that sends a message to people you have listed | 4.58 (0.54) | |
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List of useful phone and location assistance centers | 4.70 (0.72) | |
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Guidelines for identifying signs of distress | 4.51 (0.67) | |
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First-aid guidelines to help a person presenting signs of distress | 4.42 (0.95) | |
| Anonymity | |||
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It is important for me to stay anonymous while using the app | 4.05 (1.08) | |
aParticipants answered all questions on a 5-point Likert scale where 1=not important at all, 2=not important, 3=neutral, 4=very important, and 5=necessary.
bThe only app feature not rated highly by the participants.