Embracing smart wellness: Exploring perceptions of preventive healthcare technology in the digital era

<ns3:p>Background Technology is revolutionizing healthcare, making it more connected, efficient, and patient-centric. Smart healthcare tools like wearables and mobile health applications empower individuals to manage their health proactively. By leveraging these technologies, individuals can monitor chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and cardiac issues, potentially preventing their detrimental consequences. This proactive approach not only enhances personal health management but also contributes to the overall well-being of society. Objective This study aims to understand individuals’ perceptions of smart technology usage and identify the antecedents influencing the adoption of smart healthcare technological applications. Methods This cross-sectional study used a structured questionnaire to collect the responses from 390 respondents in the Indian context. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling. Findings and Conclusion The findings of this research show that antecedents such as self-efficacy, preventive awareness, technology promptness and innovativeness, and social influence play a significant role in the adoption of technology among individuals. Further, the study’s results will help to develop and promote technological applications to improve population health and have implications for healthcare providers, technology developers, marketers, and researchers.</ns3:p>