Korean American Smokers’ Perspectives on Mobile Smoking Cessation Applications

Abstract

Introduction: The primary purpose of this research is to investigate the adoption process of mobile smoking cessation apps for Korean American smokers with the eventual purpose of proposing a new combined model of smartphone smoking cessation adoption. Methods: From September 2018 to March 2019, a total of 227 Korean American smokers responded to surveys regarding the effectiveness of mobile applications for smoking cessation. A path analysis was used to analyze the predictors of adopting and using smoking cessation applications available via smartphones. Results: Perceived benefits and self-efficacy were important factors for influencing the perceived usefulness of a smoking cessation mobile app. Moreover, the perceived usefulness of a smoking cessation mobile app was also positively related to intention to use a smoking cessation mobile app. Conclusion: Although mobile smoking cessation apps can help many individuals quit smoking, most Korean American smokers are not current users of smoking cessation mobile apps. Therefore, there is a strong need to use strategic evidence-based communication interventions for promoting the widespread adoption of smoking cessation applications.

Factors Associated With the Experience of Cognitive Training Apps for the Prevention of Dementia: Cross-sectional Study Using an Extended Health Belief Model

“…The technology acceptance model is used to evaluate the causes that affect people to accept or reject technology, which measures perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness to explain usage intentions and behavior [26,27]. As each model has its limitations to explain the use of health-related apps, many recent studies have attempted to extend or combine models for better explanations of the factors that affect the acceptance of mobile health care apps [28][29][30][31].…”

“…Edited by R Kukafka; submitted30.06.21; peer-reviewed by G Shakerinejad, R Eckhoff; comments to author 13.11.21; revised version received 22.11.21; accepted 03.12.21; published 14.01.22 Please cite as: Lee J, Lim JM Factors Associated With the Experience of Cognitive Training Apps for the Prevention of Dementia: Cross-sectional Study Using an Extended Health Belief Model J Med Internet Res 2022;24(1):e31664 URL: https://www.jmir.org/2022/1/e31664 doi: 10.2196/31664 PMID: ©Jaegyeong Lee, Jung Min Lim. Originally published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (https://www.jmir.org), 14.01.2022.…”