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There's An App For That: Promoting Health App Use In Rural Ireland, Noor Yahya, Marcus Simon
There's An App For That: Promoting Health App Use In Rural Ireland, Noor Yahya, Marcus Simon
Undergraduate Research Symposium
Problem Statement: Smartphones and mobile applications (commonly referred to as apps) were first introduced in the late 20th century and early 21st century. Due to the public’s time constraints, lack of transportation, lack of medical insurance, and a growing desire for healthier lifestyles, the total global mHealth market forecast to reach 100 billion dollars in 2021 – a fivefold increase from 21 billion in 2016. mHealth apps have been successfully used for health promotion activities but barriers such as lack of knowledge and comfort in using health apps exist.
Purpose: Evaluate readiness of a rural community and the …