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Treffer: User Privacy Concerns and Preferences in mHealth Applications: Balancing Privacy and Usability.

Title:
User Privacy Concerns and Preferences in mHealth Applications: Balancing Privacy and Usability.
Authors:
Shojaei P; University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia., Chow YW; University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia., Vlahu-Gjorgievska E; University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.
Source:
Studies in health technology and informatics [Stud Health Technol Inform] 2025 Aug 07; Vol. 329, pp. 229-233.
Publication Type:
Journal Article
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: IOS Press Country of Publication: Netherlands NLM ID: 9214582 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1879-8365 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 09269630 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Stud Health Technol Inform Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):
Original Publication: Amsterdam ; Washington, DC : IOS Press, 1991-
MeSH Terms:
Telemedicine*/statistics & numerical data , Confidentiality* , Computer Security* , Mobile Applications* , Privacy*, Humans ; Female ; Male
Contributed Indexing:
Keywords: Mobile health applications (mHealth); data protection; privacy concerns; usability; user preferences
Entry Date(s):
Date Created: 20250808 Date Completed: 20250808 Latest Revision: 20250808
Update Code:
20250808
DOI:
10.3233/SHTI250835
PMID:
40775853
Database:
MEDLINE

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Mobile health (mHealth) applications are transforming healthcare by providing accessible, personalized, and efficient services. However, privacy and security concerns remain significant barriers to adoption, with users expressing apprehension about unauthorized data sharing, security breaches, third-party access, and unclear privacy practices. This study investigates user privacy concerns, preferences, and perceptions regarding the balance between usability and privacy in mHealth applications. Qualitative data from survey responses were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis, identifying five key themes: user privacy concerns, control over personal data, desired privacy features, awareness of privacy policies, and balancing privacy with convenience. Participants emphasized the importance of transparency through clear privacy policies, granular consent options, and customizable privacy settings, along with robust security measures, data minimization practices, and regulatory compliance. These findings highlight the need for mHealth applications to integrate strong privacy safeguards with adaptable and user-friendly designs to build trust and support widespread adoption.