User experiences and perceptions of health wearables: an exploratory study in Cambodia.
User experiences and perceptions of health wearables: an exploratory study in Cambodia.
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DOI：
10.1186/s41256-021-00221-3
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发表时间：
2021-09-23
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8.7
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Perel P
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作者：
Liverani M;Ir P;Wiseman V;Perel P
在许多低收入和中等收入国家，卫生系统应对非传染性疾病负担的能力往往不足。在这些国家，智能手环和智能手表等可穿戴健康技术可以被用作公共卫生计划的一部分，以改善对非传染性疾病的监测、预防和控制。考虑到这一潜力，本研究的目的是探索柬埔寨健康可穿戴设备的用户体验和感知。数据收集涉及在2019年11月至2020年1月期间对不同类别的参与者(包括高血压参与者、非高血压参与者、研究生和公务员)进行的调查。所有参与者都得到了一款手表类可穿戴设备的样品，并建议他们日夜使用。在产品交付一个月后，我们进行了一项调查，以探讨他们的看法和经验。结果用描述性统计和卡方检验或费舍尔精确检验来比较城市和农村参与者的回答。共有156名成年参与者完成了这项研究。总体来说，技术接受度是积极的。89.1%的参与者表示他们会继续使用这款手表，76.9%的人会推荐给朋友或亲戚，94%的人表示这款设备会促使他们更频繁地考虑自己的健康。然而，也发现了技术采用方面的挑战，包括对设备的准确性和质量的担忧，以及对健康自我监测概念的不熟悉，特别是在老年人中。电池寿命短和成本也被认为是继续使用的潜在障碍。健康可穿戴设备是一种很有前途的新技术，可以在柬埔寨和其他低收入国家中使用，以加强卫生部门对非传染性疾病挑战的反应。然而，这项技术应谨慎地适应当地情况和资源较少的人口群体的需要。此外，进一步的研究应审查是否有足够的卫生部门支持和基础设施来实施和维持该技术。网上版载有补充材料，可在10.1186/s41256-021-00221-3查阅。
In many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), health system capacities to address the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are often inadequate. In these countries, wearable health technologies such as smartbands and smartwatches could be used as part of public health programmes to improve the monitoring, prevention, and control of NCDs. Considering this potential, the purpose of this study was to explore user experiences and perceptions of a health wearable in Cambodia. Data collection involved a survey, conducted between November 2019 and January 2020, among different categories of participants (including hypertensive participants, non-hypertensive participants, postgraduate students, and civil servants). All participants were given a sample of a watch-type wearable and advised to use it day and night. One month after product delivery, we conducted a survey to explore their views and experiences. Results were analysed by using descriptive statistics and Chi square or Fisher's exact test to compare responses from urban and rural participants. A total of 156 adult participants completed the study. Technology acceptance was positive overall. 89.1% of the participants said they would continue using the watch and 76.9% of them would recommend it to either friends or relatives, while 94% said the device stimulated them to think more frequently about their health. However, challenges to technology adoption were also identified, including concerns with the accuracy and quality of the device and unfamiliarity with the concept of health self-monitoring, especially among the elderly. Short battery life and cost were also identified as potential barriers to continued use. Health wearables are a promising new technology that could be used in Cambodia and in other LMICs to strengthen health sector responses to the challenges of NCDs. However, this technology should be carefully adapted to the local context and the needs of less resourced population groups. In addition, further studies should examine if adequate health sector support and infrastructure are in place to implement and sustain the technology. The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s41256-021-00221-3.