Current Use and Discrepancies in the Adoption of Health-Related Internet of Things and Apps Among Working Women in Japan: Large-Scale, Internet-Based, Cross-Sectional Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Demographic changes and a low birth rate have led to a workforce shortage in Japan. To address this issue, the government has promoted engagement of female employment. However, increased female employment can impact women's health. Using Internet of Things (IoT) and apps to manage women's health has gained attention, but few studies have focused on working women.

Objective

This study aimed to clarify the current situation of working women and their use of IoT or apps to manage their health.

Methods

A large-scale, nationwide internet survey was conducted among 10,000 female participants aged from 20 years to 64 years in Japan. Participants were recruited from a marketing research company's active survey panel of 5.24 million members. The survey included ques

SUBMITTER: Sasayama K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11325101 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature