Weight Management Apps in Saudi Arabia: Evaluation of Features and Quality.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Weight management apps may provide support and management options for individuals with overweight and obesity. Research on the quality of weight management mHealth apps among the Saudi population is insufficient despite frequent use.

Objective

The aims of this study were to explore user perceptions of weight management apps, explore reasons for starting and stopping app use, appraise the quality of weight management apps available in the App Store, and compare the features currently available within the app market and those that are most desirable to weight management app users.

Methods

A web-based survey consisted of 31 open and closed questions about sociodemographic information, general health questions, app use, app user perceptions, and discontinuation

SUBMITTER: Alshathri DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7652688 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature