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Data were collected through 24 semi\u2010structured interviews (SSIs) and two focus group discussions (FGDs) with parents and 15 virtual SSIs with HCPs. Guides were developed using the Fisher\u2010Owens model and the theory of planned behaviour that facilitated data collection. Sessions were recorded with consent, transcribed verbatim and coded using NVivo 1.7.2.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Thematic analysis provided insights for developing app content that comprised the domains of oral development, oral hygiene, dietary\/feeding practices and fluoride adequacy. Parents (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200938) and HCPs (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200915) emphasised interactive features, video demonstrations, brushing reminders and culturally appropriate educational content.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study established a robust framework for a mobile health (mHealth) platform by providing stakeholder\u2010informed content for a mobile app. This foundation might enhance future app development, providing SAG and evaluation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1111\/ipd.70157","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,10,17]],"date-time":"2026-10-17T05:15:56Z","timestamp":1792214156000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Developing Stakeholder\u2010Informed Content for a Mobile Application to Prevent Early Childhood Caries Using a Theory\u2010Driven Approach: A Qualitative Study"],"prefix":"10.1111","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-5847-9662","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Murugan Satta","family":"Muthu","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Centre for Early Childhood Caries Research (CECCRe) Sri Ramachandra Dental College &amp; 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