The Types and Pattern of Use of Mobile Health Applications Among the General Population: A Cross-Sectional Study from Selangor, Malaysia

Figures & data

Table 1 Socio-Demographic Characteristics (n=278)

Variable	Number	Percentage
Age
Mean ± SD	29.76 ± 11.74
Range	18–65
Gender
Male	144	51.8
Female	134	48.2
Ethnicity
Malay	52	18.7
Chinese	193	69.4
Indian	31	11.2
Others	2	0.7
Education
Pre-university level	34	12.2
Diploma	88	31.7
Bachelor’s degree	81	29.1
Master’s degree	13	4.7
Professional degree	11	4.0
NA	51	18.3

Abbreviation: NA, not available.

Figure 1 Common types of mobile health apps used by the participants.

Table 2 Usage Frequency of Mobile Health App

Pattern	Frequency	Percentage*
Daily	93	33.5
Weekly	102	36.7
Monthly	70	25.2
Twice a week	6	2.2
Twice a month	1	0.4
NA	6	2.2
Total	278	100.0

Note: *The percentage does not strictly add up to 100% due to rounding.

Abbreviation: NA, not available.

Table 3 Participants’ Sharing Outcomes of Mobile Health Apps with Their Healthcare Professionals and Others

Variable	Frequency	Percentage*
Did not share/personal use only	232	83.5
Medical doctor	20	7.2
Pharmacist	3	1.1
Family	7	2.5
Friends	8	2.9
Family and Friends	6	2.2
Social group	2	0.7
Total	278	100.0

Note: *The percentage does not strictly add up to 100% due to rounding.