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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) - University of Port Harcourt
ISSN: 1119-8362
Vol. 24, No. 7, 2020, pp. 1261-1265
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Bioline Code: ja20182
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, Vol. 24, No. 7, 2020, pp. 1261-1265
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Understanding Smart Wearable Sensors Technology: Impact on Human Health and Fitness
IDOGA, EP & ADAMU, AI
Abstract
In the field of health care management, smart wearable devices and its supporting technologies
have tremendously made a name all around the globe. Smart watches and other sensor trackers are practically being
used by various people and its usage has shown to be accompanied with lots of benefits. This technology was
envisaged to play a vital role in the healthcare needs of people; especially with applications in the healthcare sector.
The objective of this study, therefore, is to evaluate the technological impact of wearable sensors in human health
and fitness (HHF). A web based survey was used for data collection for the period of one month. Emails were sent
to registered members of a particular gym who uses any of the smart wearable sensors in keeping fit. The study
findings indicate that among the smart wearable devices examined, smart wristwatches (45.6%) appears to be the
most commonly used wearable sensor device followed by smart wrist bands (34.7%), smart textiles (10.7%) and
smart rings (9.1%). This signifies that a large number of people can effortlessly use SWSs and devices and are
optimistic about its support in their daily healthcare/fitness needs. Users are positive on the technological prospects
of SWSs and devices; although there is a gap between personal motivation to use wearable devices and trust in the
confidentiality and privacy of data generated.
Keywords
Devices; Health; Fitness; Wearable; Sensors
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