Smart Device Ownership and Use of Social Media, Wearable Trackers, and Health Apps Among Black Women With Hypertension in the United States: National Survey Study

Authors

Jolaade Kalinowski, University of Connecticut
Sandesh Bhusal, University of Connecticut
Sherry L. Pagoto, University of Connecticut
Robert Newton, Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Molly E. Waring, University of Connecticut

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2024

Abstract

The majority of Black women with hypertension in the United States have smartphones or tablets and use social media, and many use wearable activity trackers and health or wellness apps, digital tools that can be used to support lifestyle changes and medication adherence.

Recommended Citation

Kalinowski, J., Bhusal, S., Pagoto, S., Newton, R., & Waring, M. (2024). Smart Device Ownership and Use of Social Media, Wearable Trackers, and Health Apps Among Black Women With Hypertension in the United States: National Survey Study. Retrieved from https://repository.lsu.edu/pop_public_health_pubs/195