The Journal of Medical Internet Research mHealth and uHealth published the study.
Here are six observations:
1. Fifty-eight percent of respondents downloaded a health app and 42 percent downloaded at least five apps.
2. About 65 percent of respondents reported the apps enhanced their health, with 65 percent using their apps everyday.
3. However, 46 percent cited they downloaded apps they didn’t use anymore. Costs, lack of interest and privacy issues disengaged some users.
4. The majority of downloaded apps involved personal fitness and nutrition features.
5. Forty-one percent of respondents reported they would not pay for health apps, while 23 percent said they would cap pay at $5.99.
6. Based on survey results, respondents who were younger, well-educated, Hispanic, of high income or obese were more likely to use health apps.
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