MyMate&Me:Using the Behaviour Change Wheel to develop a medication adherence app for children with sickle cell disease: Qualitative Study (Preprint)

Background Young people with sickle cell disease (SCD) often demonstrate low medication adherence and low motivation for effectively self-managing their condition. The growing sophistication of mobile phones and their popularity among young people render them a promising platform for increasing medication adherence. However, so far, few apps targeting SCD have been developed from research with the target population and underpinned with theory and evidence.