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Published on in Vol 13 (2025)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/66998, first published .
Acceptability of and Willingness to Use Virtual Reality Exergames for Weight Loss Among Young Adults With Overweight or Obesity in China: Qualitative Study

Acceptability of and Willingness to Use Virtual Reality Exergames for Weight Loss Among Young Adults With Overweight or Obesity in China: Qualitative Study

Acceptability of and Willingness to Use Virtual Reality Exergames for Weight Loss Among Young Adults With Overweight or Obesity in China: Qualitative Study

Authors of this article:

Yanya Chen1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Bingsheng Guan3 Author Orcid Image ;   Yaqi Zhang4 Author Orcid Image ;   Suen Chow Lee2 Author Orcid Image ;   Jia-yu Liu1 Author Orcid Image ;   Sicun Li2 Author Orcid Image ;   Ming Liu2 Author Orcid Image ;   Xiaoshen Zhang5 Author Orcid Image ;   Wai-kit Ming2, 6 Author Orcid Image
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Yanya Chen   1, 2 * , MSN ;   Bingsheng Guan   3 * , MD, PhD ;   Yaqi Zhang   4 , MPH ;   Suen Chow Lee   2 , MS ;   Jia-yu Liu   1 , BSN ;   Sicun Li   2 , MS ;   Ming Liu   2 , MSc ;   Xiaoshen Zhang   5 * , MD, PhD ;   Wai-kit Ming   2, 6 * , MD, PhD

1 School of Nursing, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China

2 Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China (Hong Kong)

3 Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China

4 School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China (Hong Kong)

5 Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China

6 Institute of Global Governance and Innovation for a Shared Future, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China (Hong Kong)

*these authors contributed equally

Corresponding Author:

  • Wai-kit Ming, MD, PhD
  • Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health
  • Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong
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  • Hong Kong
  • China (Hong Kong)
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  • Email: wkming2@cityu.edu.hk