Time to listen: a mixed-method study examining community-based views of mobile technology for interventions to promote physical activity.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A mixed-method, co-design approach to studying the adoption of mobile health (mHealth) technology among African-American (AA) women has not been fully explored. Qualitative data may contextualise existing knowledge surrounding perceptions of mHealth among AA women as part of formative work for designing a physical activity application (app).

Methods

A convenience sample of 16 AA women completed an informatics survey prior to participating in focus groups exploring their use of mobile technology and health apps. Survey responses provided frequency data, while iterative transcript analysis of focus groups identified themes.

Results

The majority of participants (mean age=62.1 years, SD=6.6) felt comfortable using a tablet/smartphone (75.0%). Most (68.8%) rep

SUBMITTER: Claudel SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7445338 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature