Aplicativos móveis de saúde para redução do comportamento sedentário

Abstract

The objective of this study was to identify and group information from mobile applications aimed at reducing sedentary behavior (SB) existing on the iTunes and Google Play platforms. The survey took place in August 2020, using terms related to SB. Were found the 196 applications, most of which are available only in English and free. In general, applications can be divided into four categories: a) alerts/reminders for breaking the SB; b) Application restriction and screen lock; c) SB monitoring; and d) Parental control of screen time. These functions corroborate the recommendations of studies on SB, which recommend the inclusion of behavioral interventions, monitoring screen time, and family involvement.