Features and Components Preferred by Adolescents in Smartphone Apps for the Promotion of Physical Activity: Focus Group Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is solid evidence that lack of physical activity (PA) is a risk factor for chronic diseases. Sufficient levels of PA in childhood and adolescence are particularly important, as they can set the standards for PA levels in adulthood. The latest reports show that only a small percentage of adolescents reach the recommended levels of PA in European Union countries at the age of 15 years. In view of the scale of the problem, it is crucial to develop interventions that promote and support PA in adolescents. Considering their low implementation costs and ubiquitous presence, smartphone apps could be advantageous as a part of PA interventions.

Objective

This study aimed at investigating the attitudes and preferences of adolescents aged 16-18 years toward various PA

SUBMITTER: Domin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9227785 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature