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ArticleJMIR human factors2022

Modeling Adoption, Security, and Privacy of COVID-19 Apps: Findings and Recommendations From an Empirical Study Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology.

Nuno Nunes, Greta Adamo, Miguel Ribeiro, Bruna R Gouveia, Elvio Rubio Gouveia, Pedro Teixeira, Valentina Nisi

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Article in JMIR human factors, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 17 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Nuno NunesInstituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2498-0643
Greta AdamoInstituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8108-2383
Miguel Ribeiro *Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3333-2995
Bruna R GouveiaInteractive Technologies Institute / Laboratory for Robotics and Engineering Systems, Lisbon, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7706-190X
Elvio Rubio GouveiaInstituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0927-692X
Pedro TeixeiraDecipad, New York City, NY, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8906-1795
Valentina NisiInstituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8051-3230
University of Lisbon · PTEscola Superior de Enfermagem de São José de Cluny · PT

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe global health crisis caused by COVID-19 has drastically changed human society in a relatively short time. However, this crisis has offered insights into the different roles that such a worldwide virus plays in the lives of people and how those have been affected, as well as eventually proposing new solutions. From the beginning of the pandemic, technology solutions have featured prominently in virus control and in the frame of reference for international travel, especially contact tracing and passenger locator applications.

objectiveThe objective of this paper is to study specific areas of technology acceptance and adoption following a unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) research model.

methodsWe presented a research model based on UTAUT constructs to study the determinants for adoption of COVID-19-related apps using a questionnaire. We tested the model via confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) using travelers' data from an insular tourist region.

resultsOur model explained 90.3% of the intention to use (N=9555) and showed an increased understanding of the vital role of safety, security, privacy, and trust in the usage intention of safety apps. Results also showed how the impact of COVID-19 is not a strong predictor of adoption, while age, education level, and social capital are essential moderators of behavioral intention.

conclusionsIn terms of scientific impact, the results described here provide important insights and contributions not only for researchers but also for policy and decision makers by explaining the reasons behind the adoption and usage of apps designed for COVID-19.

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confirmatory factor analysisCOVID-19digital healthempirical studyglobal healthmobile healthprivacyresearch modelSARS-CoV-2securitystructural equation modelingtechnology acceptancetechnology solutionUTAUT

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PMID35862671
PMCPMC9484482
OpenAlexW4286544901

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