Consumer physical activity tracking device ownership and use among a population-based sample of adults

Consumer physical activity tracking devices (PATs) have gained popularity to support individuals to be more active and less sedentary throughout the day. Wearable PATs provide real-time feedback of various fitness-related metrics such as tracking steps, sedentary time, and distance walked. The purpo...

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Published in:PloS one 2018-01, Vol.13 (1), p.e0189298-e0189298
Main Authors: Macridis, Soultana, Johnston, Nora, Johnson, Steven, Vallance, Jeff K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Analysis
Behavior
Biology and Life Sciences
Body mass
Body weight
Demographic variables
Demographics
Earth Sciences
Education
Exercise
Feasibility studies
Fitness
Guidelines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Metabolism
Overweight
Ownership
People and places
Physical activity
Physical education
Physical fitness
Population
Questionnaires
Regression analysis
Smartphones
Social Sciences
Systematic review
Tracking devices
Wearable computers
Wearable technology
Weight control
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Summary:Consumer physical activity tracking devices (PATs) have gained popularity to support individuals to be more active and less sedentary throughout the day. Wearable PATs provide real-time feedback of various fitness-related metrics such as tracking steps, sedentary time, and distance walked. The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence and correlates of PAT ownership and use among a population-based sample of adults. A representative sample of adults ≥18 years (N = 1,215) from Alberta, Canada were recruited through random-digit dialing and responded to a questionnaire via computer-assisted telephone interviewing methods in summer 2016. Questionnaires assessed demographic and health behaviour variables, and items were designed to assess PAT ownership and usage. Logistic regression analysis (odds ratios) was used to assess correlates of PAT ownership and use. On average, participants (N = 1,215) were 53.9 (SD 16.7) years and 50.1% were female. Of the sample, 19.6% (n = 238) indicated they currently own and use a PAT. Participants who owned a PAT wore their device on average 23.2 days within the past month. Currently owning a PAT was significantly associated with being female (OR = 1.41, CI: 1.10 to 1.82), being
ISSN:1932-6203
1932-6203
DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0189298