Publications by authors named "Dana M Sampson"
Adherence with physical activity monitoring wearable devices in a community-based population: observations from the Washington, D.C., Cardiovascular Health and Needs Assessment.
Leah R Yingling Valerie Mitchell Colby R Ayers Marlene Peters-Lawrence Gwenyth R Wallen Dana M Sampson
Transl Behav Med
December 2017
Article Synopsis
- Wearable mobile health (mHealth) technologies can effectively promote physical activity in communities with limited resources, particularly in predominantly African-American areas with high obesity rates.
- A study conducted in 2014-2015 involved participants from D.C. churches who used mHealth activity monitors to log their physical activity weekly.
- 81% of participants successfully uploaded their activity data despite generally lower household incomes, indicating that mHealth tools can be accessible and beneficial for improving physical activity in these communities.