Using Mobile Technology for Enhancing Young Qatari Health Behavior: An experiment Design

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  • Maahd Shahzad
  • Hammad Abbasi
  • Nawal Behih
  • Aysha Anggraini
  • Shashank Jariwala
چکیده

This paper describes the design of an experiment that tests the e↵ectiveness of mobile applications for a weight loss program. The mobile application combines three modules: a tailored text messaging service, a goal setting and progress monitoring support, and a social network setup to achieve the weight management goals. We describe the design of a usability testing experiment for the mobile application before an intervention study is performed with participants.

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تاریخ انتشار 2013