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The use of mobile apps and fitness trackers to promote healthy behaviors during COVID-19: A cross-sectional survey.

Huong Ly TongCarol MaherKate Elizabeth ParkerTien Dung PhamAna Luisa NevesBenjamin RiordanClara K ChowLiliana LaranjoJuan C Quiroz
Published in: PLOS digital health (2022)
Use of mobile apps and fitness trackers during the pandemic was associated with higher levels of physical activity, in a sample of educated and likely health-conscious individuals. Future research is needed to understand whether the association between using mobile devices and physical activity is maintained in the long-term.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • body mass index
  • body composition
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • sars cov
  • coronavirus disease
  • mental health
  • sleep quality
  • health information
  • depressive symptoms