Table 3.
The Barriers and/or Perceived Barriers of Chronic Disease Patients to Using Physical Activity Apps
| Survey Item | Total (n, %) 218 | Physical Activity App Usage (n, %) | χ2 | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes (n = 76) | No (n = 142) | ||||
| 1. Functions do not meet needs (i.e., function is insufficient). | 107 (49.1) | 47 (61.8) | 60 (42.3) | 7.601 | 0.006 |
| 2. It is not easy to use (i.e., difficulty to use). | 103 (47.2) | 29 (38.2) | 74 (52.1) | 3.868 | 0.049 |
| 3. There is an extra fee to use the app (i.e., extra cost). | 91 (41.7) | 31 (40.8) | 60 (42.3) | 0.044 | 0.835 |
| 4. Worried about personal information disclosure (i.e., security). | 81 (37.2) | 31 (40.8) | 50 (35.2) | 0.660 | 0.252 |
| 5. Using apps will use more mobile plan data (i.e., extra data cost). | 58 (26.6) | 27 (35.5) | 31 (21.8) | 4.755 | 0.029 |