Will they or won't they? Understanding New Zealand adults' attitudes towards using digital interventions

Frontiers in Digital Health

Digital Health

Holly Wilson¹  Liesje Donkin²  Penelope Hayward³ 

[1] Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand;Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand;Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand;Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand;

关键词: digital health;    eHealth;    mental health;    digital intervention;    attitude;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fdgth.2023.1008564

 received in 2022-08-01, accepted in 2023-01-30,  发布年份 2023

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundDigital interventions deliver healthcare via the internet or smartphone application to support people's well-being and health. Yet uptake is relatively poor. Furthermore, several studies exploring attitudes towards digital interventions have found inconsistent attitudes. In addition to this, regional and cultural nuances may further influence attitudes to digital interventions.ObjectiveThis study aimed to understand New Zealand adults' attitudes towards digital interventions and their influences.ResultsA mixed-method design consisting of a cross-sectional survey and semi-structured interviews found that New Zealand adults hold varied and complex attitudes towards digital interventions. Attitudes were found to be influenced by group membership and the scenarios in which digital interventions are made available. In addition, beliefs about the benefits and concerns surrounding digital interventions, knowledge, perceived views of others, and previous experience and confidence influenced these attitudes.ConclusionsFindings indicated that digital interventions would be acceptable if offered as part of the healthcare service rather than a standalone intervention. Key modifiable factors that could positively influence attitudes were identified and could be leveraged to increase the perceived acceptability of digital interventions.

【 授权许可】

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© 2023 Wilson, Hayward and Donkin.