Factors that influence trust and willingness to use generative AI for health information: A cross-sectional study

Although not emphasized in TAM and its health-related extensions, trust seems to be a critical mediator in the adoption of generative AI for health purposes. Other factors related to OHIS were not associated with willingness to use AI, except for their relationship with trust. eHealth literacy is practically unrelated to trust and willingness to use AI, which is noteworthy given that health anxiety and health status related to higher acceptance are associated with more risky or high-stake use of online health information.

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Digital Health
Published
2025-05-01
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https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076251360973
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8
Primary Topic
Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
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Field-Weighted Citation Impact
22.52

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Factors that influence trust and willingness to use generative AI for health information: A cross-sectional study

Yi Huang, David Šmahel, Adela Svestkova
8 citations
Digital Health
Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
22.52
article

Factors that influence trust and willingness to use generative AI for health information: A cross-sectional study

Yi Huang, David Šmahel, Adela Svestkova
article en
8 citations

Abstract

Although not emphasized in TAM and its health-related extensions, trust seems to be a critical mediator in the adoption of generative AI for health purposes. Other factors related to OHIS were not associated with willingness to use AI, except for their relationship with trust. eHealth literacy is practically unrelated to trust and willingness to use AI, which is noteworthy given that health anxiety and health status related to higher acceptance are associated with more risky or high-stake use of online health information.

Digital HealthVol. 11
Masaryk University (CZ)
Ministerstvo Školství, Mládeže a Tělovýchovy
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 0%
Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
22.52
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