Gender differences regarding intention to use mHealth applications in the Dutch elderly population: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In light of the increasing demands in health care, a call has been made for the development of new strategies. One of these strategies is placing a higher emphasis on individuals, who are expected to better manage their own health and illness. mHealth applications could increase this self-management behaviour among older adults. However, it is crucial to know the intention to use mHealth of older adults before implementing these services. Even less is known regarding differences between genders on factors influencing this intention to use mHealth applications.

Objective

The aim of this study was to study the gender differences regarding the relationship between technology acceptance factors and the intention to use mHealth applications in the Dutch elderly populat

SUBMITTER: van Elburg FRT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9128125 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature