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Using mobile technologies for immunization: Predictors of uptake of a pan-Canadian immunization app (ImmunizeCA).

Authors :
Atkinson, Katherine M
Westeinde, Jacqueline
Hawken, Steven
Ducharme, Robin
Barnhardt, Kim
Wilson, Kumanan
Source :
Paediatrics & Child Health (1205-7088); Oct2015, Vol. 20 Issue 7, p351-352, 2p, 2 Charts, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article presents a study that will analyze the effectiveness of the immunization app ImmunizeCA and assess role of promotional strategies in driving the use of the app. The study mentions that activities surrounding the app launch and distribution of government flyers played an important role in app downloads. The study concludes that social media strategies were not effective on mobile uptake.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
12057088
Volume :
20
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Paediatrics & Child Health (1205-7088)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
110284625
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/20.7.351