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The aim is to evaluate participants' perceptions of the iSIPsmarter intervention and identify barriers to adherence.

February 21, 2026Internet InterventionsOpen Access

Participants' experiences with and perceptions of a digital health intervention to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage intake: A mixed methods summative evaluation of iSIPsmarter”

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Mixed methods evaluation reports positive feedback and barriers to adherence in Appalachia adults, highlighting implications for digital health.

The aim is to evaluate participants' perceptions of the iSIPsmarter intervention and identify barriers to adherence.
Conducted an electronic survey with established measures and open-ended questions.
Facilitated four focus groups to gain qualitative insights.
Utilized a convergent mixed methods approach for data analysis.
Descriptive statistics summarized quantitative data, while qualitative data were content coded.
91% of participants completed the survey, with 28 engaging in focus groups.
Five adherence barriers were identified, primarily personal and program-related.
Less than 25% provided negative feedback on iSIPsmarter's utility.
Participants noted positive interactions, such as daily text messages for accountability.

Porter et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Mixed methods evaluation reports positive feedback and barriers to adherence in Appalachia adults, highlighting implications for digital health.