Are Smartwatches Actually Used for Exercise? Evidence from HBCU Students.
Literature shows a litany of health issues disproportionately impacting Black Americans, with physical inactivity as a major risk factor. This study seeks to understand the role of smartwatches in physical activity uptake and subsequent improvement in health outcomes for students at HBCUs (Historica...
| Publicado en: | American Journal of Health Education Vol. 53; no. 4; pp. 219 - 228 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jul/Aug2022
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