Jun Yang Lee|Chee Piau Wong|Shaun Wen Huey Lee
m-Health views and perception among Malaysian: findings from a survey among individuals living in Selangor
Monash University Malaysia|Monash University Malaysia|Taylor's University|Monash University Malaysia
information communication technology useful tool improve population health especially lowmiddle income countries however full potential mhealth may limited users health technology literacy study aims explore mhealth technology literacy among malaysians factors may promote use mhealtha crosssectional study performed among residents residing around klang petaling district selangor malaysia november 2015 january 2017 multivariable logistic regression models used assess predictors mobile device health apps usage examine association apps use intention change behavior sociodemographic predictorsa total 4504 respondents participated survey respondents reported owned mobile smartphone commonly used make calls deliver text messages however onefifth 204 respondents familiar term mhealth used health related application millennial individuals aged 39 years generally aware term mhealth likely use mhealth tool health management commonly used application promoting adherence well selfefficacy eg lifestyle advice factors associated higher levels mhealth use individuals higher level education individuals taking multiple medicationswhile malaysian familiar mhealth reported positive attitude towards mhealth malaysians willing use mhealth manage health conditions expressed required education training mhealth still infancy malaysia potential develop mhealth innovative solution manage population health