Table 3

Odds of Willingness to Exchange Health Information via Mobile Device According to Health Information Type

Type of Health InformationWillingness to Exchange, Odds Ratio (95% CI)a
A LittleSomewhatVery
Diagnostic information (ref)1.001.001.00
Appointment reminders2.05 (1.52–2.78)2.83 (2.28–3.52)6.66 (5.68–7.81)
General health tips2.42 (1.87–3.14)2.11 (1.70–2.63)2.03 (1.74–2.38)
Medication reminders2.18 (1.64–2.91)2.18 (1.79–2.65)2.73 (2.35–3.19)
Laboratory/test results1.32 (1.06–1.64)1.40 (1.23–1.58)1.76 (1.62–1.92)
Vital signs1.45 (1.17–1.80)1.58 (1.37–1.81)1.63 (1.48–1.80)
Lifestyle behaviors2.31 (1.92–2.79)1.65 (1.37–1.98)1.40 (1.24–1.58)
Symptoms1.92 (1.53–2.40)1.77 (1.55–2.03)1.62 (1.46–1.79)
Digital images/video1.53 (1.20–1.93)1.09 (0.90–1.31)1.06 (0.96–1.18)
  • ref = reference group.

  • a Reference group was “not at all” willing.