Working women's perceptions and expectations of digital health tools for personal health management: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study examined the health challenges experienced by women in physically and mentally demanding occupations, including healthcare, shift work, night work and education. It explored their digital health technology use and expectations for future advancements to support their well-being.

Methods

In this qualitative study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 full-time working women aged 20 to 64 years, employed in occupations including baking (manufacturing), long-distance truck driving (transportation), cabin crew (aviation), nursing and midwifery (healthcare), teaching (education) and local-level politics. Participants were recruited through purposive sampling. Data were collected via Zoom between June and August 2024. Content analysis identified key the

SUBMITTER: Sasayama K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12511703 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature