DAMPAK PENGGUNAAN SMARTWATCH DALAM MEMONITOR AKTIVITAS FISIK PADA LANSIA DI KOTA KENDARI

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Background: Currently, in Kendari City, many Kendari residents have made jogging and exercise part of a healthy lifestyle. The former MTQ (Islamic Religious Competition) site has become a favorite jogging spot for both civil servants and the general public, including the elderly. These seniors are equipped with smartwatches to monitor their physical condition while exercising. Aims: This study aims to determine the impact of using a smartwatch in monitoring physical activity in the elderly. Methods: This research is quantitative and explanatory. The sampling/respondent selection method at the research location used a purposive sampling technique. The sample size was 50 elderly people who regularly exercise in the courtyard of the former MTQ area in Kendari City and use smartwatches. Results: The results of the data analysis show that the original sample value and p-value indicate that the use of Smartwatches has a positive and significant effect on the Impact on Physical Activity of the Elderly because it has a positive original sample value of 0.950 and a p-value of 0.000 <0.05. Conclusion: Smartwatch use has a positive impact on the physical activity of the elderly.

Kata kunci

• Elderly
• Indonesia
• Physical Activity
• Smartwatch use