An mHealth Intervention Using a Smartphone App to Increase Walking Behavior in Young Adults: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical inactivity is a growing concern for society and is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, obesity, and other chronic diseases.

Objective

This study aimed to determine the efficacy of the Accupedo-Pro Pedometer mobile phone app intervention, with the goal of increasing daily step counts in young adults.

Methods

Mobile phone users (n=58) between 17-26 years of age were randomized to one of two conditions (experimental and control). Both groups downloaded an app that recorded their daily step counts. Baseline data were recorded and followed-up at 5 weeks. Both groups were given a daily walking goal of 30 minutes, but the experimental group participants were told the equivalent goal in steps taken, via feedback from the app. The primary outcome was

SUBMITTER: Walsh JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5054234 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature