Evaluation scale and behavioral model construction for intention to use postpartum exercise rehabilitation mobile...

Area of Science:

• Digital Health
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Women's Health

Background:

• Mobile applications are increasingly used for postnatal rehabilitation due to accessibility.
• These apps support postpartum women's physical and mental well-being and promote healthy behaviors.
• User experience factors influencing the intention to use postpartum exercise apps are under-researched.

Purpose of the Study:

• Identify key factors influencing postpartum women's use of exercise rehabilitation mobile applications.
• Develop evaluation scales and behavioral models for app intention to use.
• Promote postpartum women's health and well-being through informed app design.

Main Methods:

• Mixed-methods approach combining qualitative (interviews, questionnaires) and quantitative research.
• Development of an evaluation scale for intention to use based on identified factors.
• Exploratory factor analysis and linear regression to determine key influencing factors.

Main Results:

• Five key factors influencing app usage were identified.
• Exercise safety, physical activity tracking, emotional social support, and health benefits significantly impacted intention to use.
• Dialogue support was found to have no direct effect on intention to use.

Conclusions:

• Postpartum women prioritize practical app features like exercise safety, efficacy, and emotional support.
• App design should align functional benefits with users' health objectives for successful adoption.
• Findings provide a theoretical foundation for future research and design in postpartum digital health.