Assessment of the Intention to Use Mobile Health Applications Using a Technology Acceptance Model in an Israeli Adult...

Area of Science:

• Digital Health
• Health Informatics
• Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)

Background:

• Mobile health applications (mHealth apps) are globally popular, but evaluating their long-term usage presents challenges.
• The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) posits that perceived ease of use and usefulness drive technology adoption.
• These factors influence behavioral intention, which predicts actual technology use.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify factors influencing the behavioral intention to use mHealth apps among Israeli adults.
• To assess the applicability of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in the context of mHealth app usage.

Main Methods:

• A modified TAM Likert Scale questionnaire survey was administered to 200 Israeli adults.
• 168 participants completed the survey, providing data on mHealth app usage and attitudes.

Main Results:

• 61% of participants use mHealth apps, with 81% using those from health maintenance organizations.
• Generation Y users showed greater confidence and less concern about data confidentiality.
• TAM-related responses were significantly more positive among mHealth app users, explaining 51% of the variance in usage intention.

Conclusions:

• TAM constructs are associated with the intention to continue using mHealth apps.
• Health organizations play a crucial role in the acceptance and utilization of mHealth apps.
• Generational differences in user competence warrant further investigation into user experience and interface design impacts.