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Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Mobil Sağlık Uygulamaları Kullanımı

Year 2025, Volume: 13 Issue: 1, 36 - 41, 02.01.2025

Abstract

Amaç: Mobil sağlık uygulamaları (mSağlık uygulamaları), egzersiz yapmak, sağlık ve fiziksel aktiviteye ilişkin kişisel verileri takip etmek, kilo vermek, diyet yapmak, günlük alınan sıvı miktarını takip etmek gibi amaçlarla kullanılmaktadır. Üniversite öğrencilerinde mSağlık uygulamalarının kullanımını incelemeyi amaçladık. Gereç ve Yöntem: Toplam 899 üniversite öğrencisi çalışmaya dahil edildi. Bireylerin mSağlık uygulamalarını kullanma veya kullanmama nedenleri, kullanım sıklığı, etkinliği, kullanıcı profili gibi özelliklerini incelemek amacıyla 19 soruluk bir anket hazırladık. Sonuçlar: Katılımcıların %60.3'ü mSağlık uygulamalarından haberdar olduğunu bildirdi. Katılımcıların %24.1'i mSağlık uygulaması kullandığını, %75.9'u ise kullanmadığını söyledi. mSağlık uygulamaları öğrenciler tarafından en çok fiziksel aktivite düzeylerinin takibinde kullanılmaktadır. Tartışma: mSağlık uygulamaları insanların fiziksel aktivitelerini artırmak için etkili ve düşük maliyetli seçeneklerdir ve kullanımlarının yaygınlaştırılması için çaba gösterilmelidir.

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University Students' Usage of Mobile Health Applications

Year 2025, Volume: 13 Issue: 1, 36 - 41, 02.01.2025

Abstract

Purpose: Mobile health applications (mHealth apps) are used for exercising, tracking personal health and physical activity data, losing weight, dieting, and monitoring daily fluid intake. This study aimed to examine the use of mHealth apps among university students. Material and Method: A total of 899 university students were included in the study. We created a 19-question survey to examine individuals' reasons for using or not using mHealth apps, frequency of use, effectiveness, user profile, and other related factors. Results: 60.3% of the participants reported being aware of mHealth apps. 24.1% of the participants said they use an mHealth app, while 75.9% do not. mHealth applications are mainly used by students to monitor their physical activity levels. Conclusion: mHealth apps are effective and low-cost options for increasing people's physical activity, and efforts should be made to expand their use.

References

  • Bhuyan, S. S., Lu, N., Chandak, A., Kim, H., Wyant, D., Bhatt, J., et al. (2016). Use of mobile health applications for health-seeking behavior among US adults. J Med Syst, 40(6), 153.
  • Bokolo, A. J. (2021). Application of telemedicine and eHealth technology for clinical services in response to COVID‑19 pandemic. Health Technol, 11(2), 359–366.
  • Güler, E., & Eby, G. (2015). Akıllı ekranlarda mobil sağlık uygulamaları. Eğitim ve Öğretim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 4(3), 45–51.
  • Free, C., Phillips, G., Galli, L., Watson, L., Felix, L., Edwards, P., et al. (2013). The effectiveness of mobile-health technology-based health behaviour change or disease management interventions for health care consumers: a systematic review. PLoS Med, 10(1), e1001362.
  • Gagnon, M. P., Ngangue, P., Payne-Gagnon, J., & Desmartis, M. (2016). M-Health adoption by healthcare professionals: a systematic review. J Am Med Inform Assoc, 23(1), 212–220.
  • Gelderman, M. (1998). The relation between user satisfaction, usage of information systems and performance. Inf. Manag, 34(1), 11–18.
  • Jabour, A. M., Rehman, W., Idrees, S., Thanganadar, H., Hira, K., & Alarifi, M. A. (2021). The adoption of mobile health applications among university students in health colleges. J Multidiscip Healthc, 14, 1267-1273.
  • Kopmaz, B., & Arslanoğlu A. (2018). Mobil sağlık ve akıllı sağlık uygulamaları. Sağlık Akademisyenleri Dergisi, 5(4), 251-255.
  • Leigh, S., Ashall-Payne, L., & Andrews, T. (2020). Barriers and facilitators to the adoption of mobile health among health care professionals from the United Kingdom: discrete choice experiment. JMIR mHealth uHealth, 8(7).
  • Martínez-Pérez, B., de la Torre-Díez, I., & López-Coronado, M. (2015). Privacy and security in mobile health apps: A review and recommendations. J Med Syst, 39(1).
  • Martínez-Pérez, B., De La Torre-Díez, I., & López-Coronado, M. (2013). Mobile health applications for the most prevalent conditions by the world health organization: review and analysis. J Med Internet Res, 15(6), e120.
  • Montagni, I., Cariou, T., Feuillet, T., Langlois, E., & Tzourio, C. (2018). Exploring digital health use and opinions of university students: field survey study. JMIR mHealth uHealth, 6(3), e9131.
  • Payne, K. F. B., Wharrad, H., & Watts, K. (2012). Smartphone and medical related app use among medical students and junior doctors in the United Kingdom (UK): a regional survey. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak, 12(1), 1–11.
  • Peng, W., Kanthawala, S., Yuan, S., & Hussain, S. A. (2016). A qualitative study of user perceptions of mobile health apps. BMC Public Health, 16(1), 1–11.
  • Powell, A. C., Landman, A. B., & Bates, D. W. (2014). In search of a few good apps. JAMA, 311(18), 1851–1852.
  • Singh, G., & Alva, S. (2019). A survey on usage of mobile health apps among medical undergraduates. J Community Med Public Health Care, 6, 1–6.
  • Steinhubl, S. R., Muse, E. D., Topol E. J. (2013). Can mobile health technologies transform health care? JAMA, 310(22), 2395–2396.
  • Vonholtz, L. A. H., Hypolite, K. A., Carr, B. G., Shofer, F. S., Winston, F. K., Hanson, C. W., et al. (2015). Use of mobile apps: a patient‐centered approach. Acad Emerg Med, 22(6), 765–768.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Rehabilitation
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Erkan Erol 0000-0002-0087-1821

Nilşah Yılmaz 0000-0002-3044-3326

Zeynep Kasap Acungil 0000-0003-0475-7628

Ayla Günal 0000-0003-2213-2111

Funda Demirtürk 0000-0002-8674-3061

Early Pub Date December 29, 2024
Publication Date January 2, 2025
Submission Date April 13, 2024
Acceptance Date July 17, 2024
Published in Issue Year 2025 Volume: 13 Issue: 1

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APA Erol, E., Yılmaz, N., Kasap Acungil, Z., Günal, A., et al. (2025). University Students’ Usage of Mobile Health Applications. Ergoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, 13(1), 36-41.
AMA Erol E, Yılmaz N, Kasap Acungil Z, Günal A, Demirtürk F. University Students’ Usage of Mobile Health Applications. Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi. January 2025;13(1):36-41.
Chicago Erol, Erkan, Nilşah Yılmaz, Zeynep Kasap Acungil, Ayla Günal, and Funda Demirtürk. “University Students’ Usage of Mobile Health Applications”. Ergoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi 13, no. 1 (January 2025): 36-41.
EndNote Erol E, Yılmaz N, Kasap Acungil Z, Günal A, Demirtürk F (January 1, 2025) University Students’ Usage of Mobile Health Applications. Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi 13 1 36–41.
IEEE E. Erol, N. Yılmaz, Z. Kasap Acungil, A. Günal, and F. Demirtürk, “University Students’ Usage of Mobile Health Applications”, Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 36–41, 2025.
ISNAD Erol, Erkan et al. “University Students’ Usage of Mobile Health Applications”. Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi 13/1 (January 2025), 36-41.
JAMA Erol E, Yılmaz N, Kasap Acungil Z, Günal A, Demirtürk F. University Students’ Usage of Mobile Health Applications. Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi. 2025;13:36–41.
MLA Erol, Erkan et al. “University Students’ Usage of Mobile Health Applications”. Ergoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, vol. 13, no. 1, 2025, pp. 36-41.
Vancouver Erol E, Yılmaz N, Kasap Acungil Z, Günal A, Demirtürk F. University Students’ Usage of Mobile Health Applications. Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi. 2025;13(1):36-41.

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