Factors Associated With the Intention to Use mHealth Among Thai Middle-Aged Adults and Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Study DOI Creative Commons
Nida Buawangpong, Wachiranun Sirikul, Penprapa Siviroj

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JMIR Human Factors, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12, P. e63607 - e63607

Published: March 7, 2025

Mobile health care (mHealth) apps are emerging worldwide as a vital component of internet care, but there issues, especially among older adults. We aim to investigate the factors influencing intention use (ITU) mHealth apps, focusing on those with and without prior experience. A cross-sectional study conducted from August 2022 July 2023 included Thai citizens aged 45 years or older. Self-reported questionnaires collected data sociodemographic information, conditions, smartphone tablet ownership, usage The Senior Technology Acceptance Model 10-point Likert scale evaluated acceptance. multivariable logistic regression analysis, adjusted for age, gender, education, income, living area, was performed 2 subgroups: who used ITU did not. Of 1100 participants, 537 (48.8%) intended while 563 (51.2%) group had younger average higher education levels, fewer underlying diseases compared not intend apps. For never having strongly associated odds (adjusted ratio 2.81, 95% CI 1.6 4.93; P<.001), any disease lower 0.63, 0.42 0.97; P=.034). Higher acceptance characterized by positive attitude toward fear making mistakes, were also ITU. experience, in areas such perceived ease use, gerontechnology anxiety, facilitating conditions significantly Among inexperienced users, enhanced Conversely, an decreased ITU, indicating need tailored experienced levels anxiety crucial. Future research should explore specific more targeted insights.

Language: Английский

Peer support and mobile health for perinatal mental health: A scoping review DOI Creative Commons
Sudjit Liblub, Kirsty G. Pringle, Karen McLaughlin

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Birth, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 51(3), P. 484 - 496

Published: Jan. 24, 2024

Abstract Background Up to one in five women experience perinatal depression and/or anxiety with profound negative consequences for mothers and families. Peer support interventions have the potential effectively prevent mental health conditions. Meanwhile, mobile has gained popularity plays a significant role enhancing maternal services. However, little is known about availability of combined peer supporting health. This scoping review aimed map relevant literature gain insights into available evidence on health, identify gaps inform opportunities future research. Methods A was conducted. The search strategy included databases: CIANHL, Scopus, PsycInfo, PubMed, ScienceDirect period from 2007 2022. Results Eight studies met inclusion criteria, including features online strategies, effectiveness, attitudes results showed decreased depressive scores provided positive women. Strong satisfaction accessibility flexibility found when features. Additional emotional tools (e.g., mindfulness‐based activities) were likely be acceptable beneficial Conclusions Understanding context informs Further research this growing area needed test effectiveness combination intervention

Language: Английский

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Factors Associated With the Intention to Use mHealth Among Thai Middle-Aged Adults and Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Study DOI Creative Commons
Nida Buawangpong, Wachiranun Sirikul, Penprapa Siviroj

et al.

JMIR Human Factors, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12, P. e63607 - e63607

Published: March 7, 2025

Mobile health care (mHealth) apps are emerging worldwide as a vital component of internet care, but there issues, especially among older adults. We aim to investigate the factors influencing intention use (ITU) mHealth apps, focusing on those with and without prior experience. A cross-sectional study conducted from August 2022 July 2023 included Thai citizens aged 45 years or older. Self-reported questionnaires collected data sociodemographic information, conditions, smartphone tablet ownership, usage The Senior Technology Acceptance Model 10-point Likert scale evaluated acceptance. multivariable logistic regression analysis, adjusted for age, gender, education, income, living area, was performed 2 subgroups: who used ITU did not. Of 1100 participants, 537 (48.8%) intended while 563 (51.2%) group had younger average higher education levels, fewer underlying diseases compared not intend apps. For never having strongly associated odds (adjusted ratio 2.81, 95% CI 1.6 4.93; P<.001), any disease lower 0.63, 0.42 0.97; P=.034). Higher acceptance characterized by positive attitude toward fear making mistakes, were also ITU. experience, in areas such perceived ease use, gerontechnology anxiety, facilitating conditions significantly Among inexperienced users, enhanced Conversely, an decreased ITU, indicating need tailored experienced levels anxiety crucial. Future research should explore specific more targeted insights.

Language: Английский

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