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Analyzing the Sociodemographic Factors Impacting the Use of Virtual Reality for Controlling Obesity

Analyzing the Sociodemographic Factors Impacting the Use of Virtual Reality for Controlling Obesity

Mona Alduailij, Wadee Alhalabi, Mai Alduaili, Amal Al-Rashee, Eatedal Alabdulkareem, Seham Saad Alharb
Copyright: © 2022 |Volume: 18 |Issue: 1 |Pages: 38
ISSN: 1552-6283|EISSN: 1552-6291|EISBN13: 9781799893967|DOI: 10.4018/IJSWIS.300819
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Alduailij, Mona, et al. "Analyzing the Sociodemographic Factors Impacting the Use of Virtual Reality for Controlling Obesity." IJSWIS vol.18, no.1 2022: pp.1-38. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJSWIS.300819

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Alduailij, M., Alhalabi, W., Alduaili, M., Al-Rashee, A., Alabdulkareem, E., & Alharb, S. S. (2022). Analyzing the Sociodemographic Factors Impacting the Use of Virtual Reality for Controlling Obesity. International Journal on Semantic Web and Information Systems (IJSWIS), 18(1), 1-38. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJSWIS.300819

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Alduailij, Mona, et al. "Analyzing the Sociodemographic Factors Impacting the Use of Virtual Reality for Controlling Obesity," International Journal on Semantic Web and Information Systems (IJSWIS) 18, no.1: 1-38. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJSWIS.300819

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Abstract

Obesity is one of the most pressing issues in society today. Virtual reality has been used in the design of tools that promotes obesity control. However, the design of current VR tools lacks the involvement of prospective users and health practitioners. Such engagement is crucial in gathering semantic information that identifies stakeholders’ needs and ensures that all aspects of health are considered. Therefore, this paper aims to study the sociodemographic factors and individual-level characteristics and preferences that make the design of any obesity-control VR tool effective and satisfactory for a wide range of users. The paper also aims to solicit opinions of health practitioners to identify best health aspects that should be available in the design of any VR tool for obesity control. Organizations, businesses, and people will be able to readily augment such VR technologies on the semantic web, as well as on personal and mobile devices.