Public Awareness and Attitudes Towards Smartwatch and Health App Utilization for Chronic Disease Management among Thai People Aged Above 15 Years in Pattani, Chonburi, Phatthalung, Khon Kaen, and Ayutthaya Provinces
Keywords:
chronic disease management, smart watch, health apps, ThailandAbstract
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death in Thailand, accounting for 74.00% annually and significantly impacting the economy. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and predictive factors of attitudes towards using smartwatches and health apps for chronic disease management. It is a cross-sectional survey conducted from March 1 to May 15, 2024, targeting populations in Pattani, Phuket, Phatthalung, Khon Kaen, and Ayutthaya, aged 15 and above with internet access. Using the Cochran formula, the sample size was determined to be 356, and data were collected randomly via an online questionnaire (Google Form) with 685 participants.
The majority of participants were female (61.46%), aged between 51-60 years (25.55%), with a bachelor's degree (47.30%), and a monthly household income between 40,001-80,000 baht (31.39%). Most reported no chronic diseases (72.27%), exercised occasionally (56.93%), did not use a smartwatch (56.20%), and did not use health apps (56.64%). Knowledge of using smartwatches and health apps for chronic disease management was at a moderate level (53.72%), and attitudes towards their use were good (81.31%). Knowledge about using smartwatches and health apps and age were significant predictors of attitudes towards their use (Beta=0.413, p-value <0.01, predicting 41.3% and Beta=0.194, p-value <0.01, predicting 19.4%).
The study indicates that health behaviors and exercise influence attitudes towards using health technology. Those who exercise regularly and are knowledgeable about using smartwatches and health apps show higher interest in this technology, while those who do not exercise regularly show less interest.
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