Use of wearable technologies in health promotion in Human Medicine students

Javier Eduardo Curo Yllaconza; Renee Amparo Valle Elescano; Tania Luz Vilchez Cuevas; Mirelly Velásquez Orellana; José Hugo Tezén Campos; Jaime Salazar Montenegro; Digmer Pablo Riquez Livia; Eleazar Fidel Peralta Loayza

doi:10.4108/eetpht.10.5701

Authors

Javier Eduardo Curo Yllaconza Universidad Continental (UC). Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2667-4981
Renee Amparo Valle Elescano Universidad Roosevelt (UR). Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9883-9802
Tania Luz Vilchez Cuevas Universidad Peruana Los Andes (UPLA). Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2054-7324
Mirelly Velásquez Orellana Universidad Nacional Experimental Rafael María Baralt https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6008-8827
José Hugo Tezén Campos Universidad Nacional del Callao (UNAC). Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y de Energía https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6482-598X
Jaime Salazar Montenegro Universidad Nacional del Callao (UNAC). Facultad de Ciencias Administrativas https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5247-6313
Digmer Pablo Riquez Livia Universidad Nacional de Educación Enrique Guzmán y Valle (UNE). Facultad de Pedagogía y Cultura Física https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1513-8606
Eleazar Fidel Peralta Loayza Universidad Femenina del Sagrado Corazón (UNIFE). Facultad de Gestion Empresarial https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2469-126X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4108/eetpht.10.5701

Keywords:

Wearable technologies, wearables, Health promotion, Physical activity, Healthy habits

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: In the current era marked by rapid technological advances, the integration of wearable devices into everyday life has been a remarkable phenomenon. These devices, ranging from smart watches to physical activity monitors, have gained popularity and have become ubiquitous tools that track various aspects of health and wellness.

OBJECTIVE: To characterize the use of wearable technologies in health promotion in Human Medicine students.

METHODS: The research is characterized by its cross-sectional and quantitative nature, with a basic and descriptive non-experimental design. The study population consisted of 128 students of Human Medicine at a private university located in Arequipa, Peru. Data collection was carried out through the use of surveys and questionnaires.

RESULTS: Regarding the adoption and use of wearable technologies, 35.94% (46) reported a moderate level, 32.81% (42) indicated a high level, while 31.25% (40) indicated a low level. This finding suggests a balanced and non-extreme adoption of wearable technologies among the students examined in the context of health promotion.

CONCLUSIONS: We were able to determine a moderate level of adoption and use of wearable technologies among Human Medicine students to promote health and wellness. This result points to the relevance of these technologies in health-related activities, highlighting a particular emphasis on a moderate level of use.

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