Using fitness trackers to increase physical activity in a US Army health initiative
Abstract
Fitness trackers are appealing in public health intervention programmes aimed at promoting physical activity, but it is unclear whether tracker use leads to health behaviour change in soldiers. This programme evaluation investigated the effects of fitness tracker usage on goal-setting, self-monitoring and physical activity behaviours in soldiers participating in a 6-month pilot health promotion programme focused on improving sleep, activity and nutrition behaviours.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jun 27, 2021
- Source ID
- 10.1177/00178969211026345
Entities
People
- Deydre S. Teyhen
- Jill A. Brown
- Kerry S. Whittaker
- Stacy Ann Hawkins
- Theresa Jackson Santo
Organizations
- United States Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine
- Walter Reed Army Institute of Research