Mississippi church leaders' perceptions of challenges and barriers to the use of consumer wearables among community members.

Background: Wearables have begun to play a transformative role in health management and disease prevention.

Objective: This study examined the use of wearable devices in African American communities in Mississippi, USA, through the lens of church leaders.

Methods: We conducted focus groups with church leaders to record their perceptions about the use of wearables of their community members.

Examining motivation factors for African American students' use of consumer wearables.

Purpose: This study was initiated to examine factors that motivate African American students who use wearable devices at an HBCU in Mississippi.

Method: We conducted a correlational research study on undergraduate and graduate students from a southern USA university. The stratified random sample comprised a total of 239 students.