Will They or Won’t They? Understanding New Zealand Adults’ Attitudes Towards Using Digital Interventions

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aut.relation.journalFrontiers in Digital Health
aut.relation.startpage1008564
aut.relation.volume5
dc.contributor.authorWilson, H
dc.contributor.authorHayward, P
dc.contributor.authorDonkin, L
dc.date.accessioned2023-03-30T21:12:54Z
dc.date.available2023-03-30T21:12:54Z
dc.date.issued2023-03-08
dc.description.abstractBackground: Digital 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. Objective: This study aimed to understand New Zealand adults' attitudes towards digital interventions and their influences. Results: A 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. Conclusions: Findings 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.
dc.identifier.citationFrontiers in Digital Health, ISSN: 2673-253X (Print); 2673-253X (Online), Frontiers Media SA, 5, 1008564-. doi: 10.3389/fdgth.2023.1008564
dc.identifier.doi10.3389/fdgth.2023.1008564
dc.identifier.issn2673-253X
dc.identifier.issn2673-253X
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10292/16058
dc.languageeng
dc.publisherFrontiers Media SA
dc.relation.urihttps://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fdgth.2023.1008564/full
dc.rights.accessrightsOpenAccess
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectattitude
dc.subjectdigital health
dc.subjectdigital intervention
dc.subjecteHealth
dc.subjectmental health
dc.subject4203 Health Services and Systems
dc.subject42 Health Sciences
dc.subjectClinical Research
dc.subjectPrevention
dc.subject7 Management of diseases and conditions
dc.subject7.1 Individual care needs
dc.subject3 Good Health and Well Being
dc.subject4203 Health services and systems
dc.titleWill They or Won’t They? Understanding New Zealand Adults’ Attitudes Towards Using Digital Interventions
dc.typeJournal Article
pubs.elements-id497729
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