2021
DOI: 10.1111/nyas.14609
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Online medical services utilization evaluated through the lens of socioecological theory and the information–motivation–behavioral skills model: evidence from China

Abstract: Online medical services (OMS) have become increasingly advantageous, but there are still several barriers to utilization among patients. This study aims to explore the factors influencing OMS utilization (OMSU) for patients in micro-, meso-, and macrosystems based on socioecological theory (SET) and from the perspective of the information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) model. We selected 1065 participants through multistage stratified cluster random sampling in Jiangsu, China. In microsystems, information … Show more

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“…Our findings indicate that society plays a significant role in understanding the doctors’ adoption and use of the apps. In similar research, Zhang and colleagues allude to an immediate social environment, which was defined by a series of questions related to peers’ choice of the apps, and macro social factors, exemplified by users’ type of medical insurance ( 29 ). In Wu’s study of the patients’ use of medical online apps, the social factor is defined as support from a peer group or the possibility of using the app to interact with other users ( 30 ).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Our findings indicate that society plays a significant role in understanding the doctors’ adoption and use of the apps. In similar research, Zhang and colleagues allude to an immediate social environment, which was defined by a series of questions related to peers’ choice of the apps, and macro social factors, exemplified by users’ type of medical insurance ( 29 ). In Wu’s study of the patients’ use of medical online apps, the social factor is defined as support from a peer group or the possibility of using the app to interact with other users ( 30 ).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For instance, Wang et al [ 23 ] employed SEM to investigate the associated factors with willingness of using mobile health devices and obtained some comprehensive insight into these factors. A study by Zhang et al [ 24 ] examined the factors associated with the utilization of online medical services based on SEM, and valuable insights were also drawn.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%