Use of Weight-Management Mobile Phone Apps in Saudi Arabia: A Web-Based Survey

JMIR MHealth and UHealth
Ghadeer S Aljuraiban

Abstract

In recent years, the use of mobile phone weight-management apps has increased significantly. Weight-management apps have been found effective in promoting health and managing weight. However, data on user perception and on barriers to app usage are scarce. This study aimed to investigate the use of weight-management apps and barriers to use as well as reasons for discontinuing use in a sample of mobile phone users in Saudi Arabia. Mobile phone users aged 18 years and above from the general public in Saudi Arabia completed a Web-based survey. The survey included questions on weight-management app usage patterns, user perceptions concerning weight management, efficacy of weight-management apps, and reasons for discontinuing use. Participants were classified into normal weight (body mass index [BMI]: 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2) and overweight or obese (BMI: ≥25.0 kg/m2). The survey included 1191 participants; 513 of them used weight-management apps. More overweight or obese respondents used these apps compared with normal weight respondents (319/513, 62.2% vs 194/513, 37.8%, respectively). App features that overweight or obese users were most interested in were mainly the possibility to be monitored by a specialist and barcode identificat...Continue Reading

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Oct 27, 2020·JMIR MHealth and UHealth·Dalal M AlshathriGhadeer S Aljuraiban
Jul 31, 2021·JMIR MHealth and UHealth·Maria F VasiloglouStavroula Mougiakakou
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