Research Article
Use of wearable technologies in health promotion in Human Medicine students
@ARTICLE{10.4108/eetpht.10.5701, author={Javier Eduardo Curo Yllaconza and Renee Amparo Valle Elescano and Tania Luz Vilchez Cuevas and Mirelly Vel\^{a}squez Orellana and Jos\^{e} Hugo Tez\^{e}n Campos and Jaime Salazar Montenegro and Digmer Pablo Riquez Livia and Eleazar Fidel Peralta Loayza}, title={Use of wearable technologies in health promotion in Human Medicine students}, journal={EAI Endorsed Transactions on Pervasive Health and Technology}, volume={10}, number={1}, publisher={EAI}, journal_a={PHAT}, year={2024}, month={4}, keywords={Wearable technologies, wearables, Health promotion, Physical activity, Healthy habits}, doi={10.4108/eetpht.10.5701} }- Javier Eduardo Curo Yllaconza
Renee Amparo Valle Elescano
Tania Luz Vilchez Cuevas
Mirelly Velásquez Orellana
José Hugo Tezén Campos
Jaime Salazar Montenegro
Digmer Pablo Riquez Livia
Eleazar Fidel Peralta Loayza
Year: 2024
Use of wearable technologies in health promotion in Human Medicine students
PHAT
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eetpht.10.5701
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: In the current era marked by rapid technological advances, the integration of wearable devices into everyday life has been a remarkable phenomenon. These devices, ranging from smart watches to physical activity monitors, have gained popularity and have become ubiquitous tools that track various aspects of health and wellness. OBJECTIVE: To characterize the use of wearable technologies in health promotion in Human Medicine students. METHODS: The research is characterized by its cross-sectional and quantitative nature, with a basic and descriptive non-experimental design. The study population consisted of 128 students of Human Medicine at a private university located in Arequipa, Peru. Data collection was carried out through the use of surveys and questionnaires. RESULTS: Regarding the adoption and use of wearable technologies, 35.94% (46) reported a moderate level, 32.81% (42) indicated a high level, while 31.25% (40) indicated a low level. This finding suggests a balanced and non-extreme adoption of wearable technologies among the students examined in the context of health promotion. CONCLUSIONS: We were able to determine a moderate level of adoption and use of wearable technologies among Human Medicine students to promote health and wellness. This result points to the relevance of these technologies in health-related activities, highlighting a particular emphasis on a moderate level of use.
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