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Mobile APPlications targeting exercise in pregnancy: Quality and APPropriateness of behaviour change techniques
conference contribution
posted on 2023-06-20, 01:42 authored by Melanie HaymanMelanie Hayman, Stephanie SchoeppeStephanie Schoeppe, Kristie-Lee AlfreyKristie-Lee Alfrey, Summer Cannon, Camille Short, Amanda RebarAmanda Rebar, Susan WilliamsSusan Williams, Michelle Mottola, Lisa Moran, Cheryce Harrison, Sinead Currie, Tayla Lamerton, Lisa Vincze, Gabriela Mena, Abby Altazan, Natalie Comardelle, Caitlin Denton, Taniya NagpalPurpose: Pregnancy presents a unique opportunity to positively influence exercise behaviours. Access to
information, education and monitoring through m-health, including mobile applications (apps), may facilitate
behaviour change. However, app quality and the presence and appropriateness of Behaviour Change Techniques (BCTs) used in apps is unknown. This study reviewed pregnancy apps to assess their quality and the prevalence and appropriateness of BCTs.
History
Start Page
396End Page
396Number of Pages
1Start Date
2020-06-15Finish Date
2020-06-25ISBN-13
9781732401112Location
OnlinePublisher
International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical ActivityPlace of Publication
OnlinePeer Reviewed
- Yes
Open Access
- Yes
External Author Affiliations
University of Ottawa, University of Western Ontario; Canada; Louisiana State University, USA; University of Queensland; Griffith University; Melbourne University; University of Sterling, UK; Monash UniversityAuthor Research Institute
- Appleton Institute
Era Eligible
- No
