How do electronic personal health information technologies enhance obesity prevention behaviors? Examining the roles of obesity risk perception and body weight
The findings suggest more limited relationships between ePHI technology and health behaviors than previously anticipated. Physical activity and dietary regulation showed modest associations with ePHI technology use, while alcohol consumption showed no significant relationship. Overweight and obese individuals did not show a higher risk perception of obesity or greater engagement in preventive behaviors compared to those of healthy weight. These findings highlight the importance of developing a more nuanced understanding of ePHI technology's role in health-related contexts.
Authors
- Xinshu Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6038-0661)
- Jizhou Francis Ye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3226-4487)
- Yuyuan Kylie Lai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6645-5761)
- Ying Song
- Song Harris Ao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8695-2760)
Institutions
- Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- University of Macau (MO)
- University of Oklahoma (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-03-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22225-1
- Primary Topic
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00