因故取消【專題演講】mHealth Usage and Perceptions among Low-income Working Adults
- 日期 : 2025/03/03 14:00
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主講人 : Dr. Kara Chan / Professor and Associate Dean of Hong Kong Baptist University
- 地點 : 中研院人社中心第一會議室
- 演講摘要 : Despite the potential of mobile health applications in reducing barriers to accessing health information and facilities, the adoption and usage of such applications was low among low-income populations. This study attempts to examine the use of mobile technology for health management and the perceived barriers of the use of mobile applications for health management among low-income working adults in Hong Kong. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 working adults aged 25–45. Results indicated that interviewees often suffer from physical pain and many face relationship difficulties. They seek out health information actively on the internet, often using a mobile phone. The perceived barriers of using mobile health applications included perceived difficulties in downloading and registering, privacy concerns, and a lack of awareness of the health apps available. They prefer internet searching to a dedicated app. Their ideal health applications should be video based with real-life narratives. They were concerned about the credibility of the health information provided and preferred apps that engage professional and authoritative sources. These findings can inform the government’s health department and health organizations about designing appropriate mobile health applications.
- 主辦單位 : 中研院人社中心調查研究專題中心
- 聯絡人 : csrevent@gate.sinica.edu.tw 謝小姐
