Evaluation of a Digital Health Initiative in Illicit Substance Use: Cross-sectional Survey Study

Stephanie Kershaw, Louise Birrell, Hannah Deen, Nicola C. Newton, Lexine Stapinski, Katrina E. Champion, Frances Kay‐Lambkin, Maree Teesson, Cath Chapman

Journal of Medical Internet Research · 2021 · 10 citations · 32 references

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Abstract

This study provides an innovative evaluation of a national eHealth resource. CITI is achieving its aim of disseminating evidence-based, nonstigmatizing, and useful information and resources about crystal methamphetamine to key end user groups and has received good usability scores across its target groups. Interaction with CITI led to immediate improvements in knowledge about crystal methamphetamine and a decrease in stigmatizing attitudes. CITI demonstrates the important role of digital information and support platforms for translating evidence into practice and improving knowledge and reducing stigma.

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