Barriers to the Large-Scale Adoption of a COVID-19 Contact Tracing App in Germany: Survey Study.

Annelies G Blom Alexander Wenz Carina Cornesse Tobias Rettig Marina Fikel Sabine Friedel Katja Möhring Elias Naumann Maximiliane Reifenscheid Ulrich Krieger

Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2021)

The findings suggest a pessimistic view on the effectiveness of app-based contact tracing to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. We recommend targeting information campaigns at groups with a high potential to spread the virus but who are unwilling to install and correctly use the app, in particular men and those aged between 30 and 59 years. In addition, vulnerable groups, in particular older individuals and those in lower-income households, may be provided with equipment and support to overcome their barriers to app adoption.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
randomized controlled trial
physical activity
middle aged
electronic health record
systematic review
mental health
cross sectional
healthcare
drug delivery
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
community dwelling