Interest, uptake, and feasibility trial of a real-life digital health intervention to improve lifestyle in Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors is essential for preventing and managing chronic and mental health conditions. This study aims to present a digital health platform accessible via PC or smartphone, VIVA!, designed to foster lifestyle change among the Brazilian population. It evaluates interest, uptake, acceptability, usability, adherence, and retention over 12 weeks.

Methods

A fully online feasibility trial was conducted from April to December 2023. Participants were adults who lived in Rio de Janeiro and reported using the Brazilian Public Health System. Interest in VIVA! and uptake were assessed via recruitment metrics. Acceptability and usability were measured using the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS). Adherence was calculated as the percentage

SUBMITTER: De Boni RB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11780659 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature