A Culturally Tailored Intervention System for Cancer Survivors to Motivate Physical Activity

Golam Mushih Tanimul Ahsan, Jannatul Ferdause Tumpa, Riddhiman Adib, Sheikh Iqbal Ahamed, Daniel Petereit, Linda Burhansstipanov, Linda U. Krebs, Mark Dignan

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Abstract

It is necessary for a cancer survivor to have good health behavior. Essential exercise and proper diet are helpful to decrease the risk of recurrence of the disease and the development of a new cancer type. People from low socioeconomic status are more likely to participate in risky health behaviors and have a higher chance of recurrence of cancer. It is important to have a motivational system for cancer survivors that motivates them to perform regular physical activities. In this article, we discuss the development of an mHealth system, which aims to increase physical activity in Native American populations with culturally appropriate motivational text and video messages. The system also includes an e-journal to monitor and maintain proper healthcare. We will also analyze the pilot data to evaluate the usability and the effectiveness of the system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2018 IEEE 42nd Annual Computer Software and Applications Conference, COMPSAC 2018
EditorsChung-Horng Lung, Thomas Conte, Ling Liu, Toyokazu Akiyama, Kamrul Hasan, Edmundo Tovar, Hiroki Takakura, William Claycomb, Stelvio Cimato, Ji-Jiang Yang, Zhiyong Zhang, Sheikh Iqbal Ahamed, Sorel Reisman, Claudio Demartini, Motonori Nakamura
Pages875-880
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538626665
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 8 2018
Event42nd IEEE Computer Software and Applications Conference, COMPSAC 2018 - Tokyo, Japan
Duration: Jul 23 2018Jul 27 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings - International Computer Software and Applications Conference
Volume1
ISSN (Print)0730-3157

Conference

Conference42nd IEEE Computer Software and Applications Conference, COMPSAC 2018
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityTokyo
Period7/23/187/27/18

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2018 IEEE.

Keywords

  • Intervention
  • MHealth
  • Physical Activity
  • Text Messaging

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Software
  • Computer Science Applications

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