Barriers to the Large-Scale Adoption of a COVID-19 Contact Tracing App in Germany: Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During the COVID-19 pandemic, one way to reduce further transmissions of SARS-CoV-2 is the widespread use of contact tracing apps. Such apps keep track of proximity contacts and warn contacts of persons who tested positive for an infection.

Objective

In this study, we analyzed potential barriers to the large-scale adoption of the official contact tracing app that was introduced in Germany on June 16, 2020.

Methods

Survey data were collected from 3276 adults during the week the app was introduced using an offline-recruited, probability-based online panel of the general adult population in Germany.

Results

We estimate that 81% of the population aged 18 to 77 years possess the devices and ability to install the official app and that 35% are also willing

SUBMITTER: Blom AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7927947 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature