Mobile health technology as a solution to self-control problems: The behavioral impact of COVID-19 contact tracing apps in Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Mobile technology has been widely utilized as an effective healthcare tool during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, over 50 countries have released contact-tracing apps to trace and contain infection chains. While earlier studies have examined obstacles to app uptake and usage, whether and how this uptake affects users' behavioral patterns is not well understood. This is crucial because uptake can theoretically increase or decrease behavior that carries infection risks.

Objective

The goal of this study is to evaluate the impact of app uptake on the time spent out of home in Japan. It tests four potential underlying mechanisms that drive the uptake effect: compliance with stay-at-home requirements, learning about infection risk, reminders, and commitment device.

Me

SUBMITTER: Shoji M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9192110 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature