Evaluation of Psychological Perceptions and Effectiveness of Health-Related Technologies in University Students: Psychological Perceptions and Effectiveness of Health-Related Technologies

Laiba  Rana; Maria Aslam; Hafsa  Kamran; Rubab  Awan; Hafiza Areej Akram

doi:10.54393/pbmj.v6i01.839

Authors

Laiba Rana University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Maria Aslam University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Hafsa Kamran University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Rubab Awan University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Hafiza Areej Akram University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v6i01.839

Keywords:

Health, Fitness, Wellness, Nutrition, Psychological Perceptions

Abstract

Young people are using wearable technology and mobile health applications in astronomically greater numbers to keep track of their adaption to healthy lifestyles. Objectives: To evaluate psychological perceptions, motivation levels, satisfaction levels and effectiveness of health-related technologies in university students. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study done at the University of Lahore's Lahore Campus, for the duration of 4 months. Convenient sampling technique was used to calculate sample size. A self-governing questionnaire was used to calculate data from 100 university students. Several statistical techniques, including cross tabulation and descriptive statistics, were used to examine the data using SPSS software. Results: Regarding psychological perceptions, 61% were conscious about their body image but 39% were not and 54% felt anxious after eating but 46% did not feel so. Regarding Motivation for physical activity, 37% were somewhat motivated, 30% a little bit motivated, 27% not at all and 6% were very well motivated. Regarding satisfaction levels, 52% were satisfied, 12% were highly satisfied and 18% were highly dissatisfied. Regarding effectiveness levels, 27% found these apps somewhat effective, 26% a little effective, 10% very effective and 37% not at all effective. Conclusion: A positive impact of these tools and technologies is hence found upon healthy lifestyle adaptation among university students

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