Background Web-based sources are increasingly employed in the analysis, detection, and
forecasting of diseases and epidemics, and in predicting human behavior toward several …

Background Social media platforms have numerous potential benefits and drawbacks on
public health, which have been described in the literature. The COVID-19 pandemic has …

Background: Physical activity positively influences the general population's health. Social
media networks may promote changes in physical activity habits. This study aimed to …

Background: Wearable devices, mobile technologies, and their combination have been
accepted into clinical use to better assess the physical fitness and quality of life of patients …

This research paper delves into the effectiveness and impact of behavior change techniques
fostered by information technologies, particularly wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) …

Background Wearable activity trackers and social media have been identified as having the
potential to increase physical activity among adolescents, yet little is known about the …

The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance of large-scale campaigns to
facilitate vaccination adherence. Social media presents unique opportunities to reach …

Instagram (IG) reaches millions of people, sharing personal content and all kinds of
information, including those related to exercise and health. However, the scientific quality of …

Despite the increasing use of social media in Health Promotion (HP) and Public Health,
studies indicate that health entities have difficulties guaranteeing citizens' participation in …

Background Hikikomori refers to the extreme isolation of individuals in their own homes,
lasting at least six months. In recent years social isolation has become an important clinical …