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Parental acceptance of novel children's medical syringes and their influencing factors

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: With the rising global demand for medical syringes among children, the unsuitability of traditional syringes may negatively affect their physical and mental health. Methods: This study integrates the extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to survey 455 child guardians on 10 variables influencing their attitudes toward pediatric medical syringes. Results: Results indicate that aesthetic preferences of users significantly influence the price value sensitivity and purchasing decisions of children's guardians. Furthermore, the product's function and price value significantly shape users' behavioral intentions. Technology anxiety and time and error reduction emerge as key factors influencing perceived risks. Conclusions: This study offers product designers crucial insights into purchasing factors for children's medical products, aims to enhance product development and iteration efficiency, and promotes more accurate innovation, decision-making, and communication. Additionally, it proposes new recommendations for ethical and marketing strategies.

Source: Frontiers in Psychology

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1454108

Authors: Su Wen Luo, Peng Rui Yang

Institution: Hubei University

Language: English

Topic: Technology Adoption and User Behaviour

Subfield: Information Systems and Management

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801