Fusion: Practice and Applications
  FPA
  2692-4048
  2770-0070
  
   10.54216/FPA
   https://www.americaspg.com/journals/show/3874
  
 
 
  
   2018
  
  
   2018
  
 
 
  
   Assessing Readiness for mHealth Adoption in Coronary Artery Disease Management: Iraq Case Study
  
  
   Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor 81310, Malaysia
   
    Ahmad
    Ahmad
   
   Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor 81310, Malaysia
   
    Ahmad Fadhil
    Yusof
   
   Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi 43600, Malaysia
   
    Fahad Taha AL
    AL-Dhief
   
   Center for Software Technology and Management, Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi, Selangor, Malayisa
   
    Nurhizam
    Saif
   
   Department of Computer Technical Engineering, College of Information Technology, Imam Ja’afar Al-Sadiq University, Al-Muthanna 66002, Iraq
   
    Ali Hashim
    Abbas
   
  
  
   Chronic diseases (CDs) have become as significant as communicable diseases due to their rising mortality rates and long-term effects. Coronary artery disease (CAD), one of the most common NCDs, is increasingly concerning due to its impact on both death rates and overall health. Managing CAD typically requires professional care and lifestyle changes, which may be inaccessible to some patients due to financial constraints or difficulty in modifying their habits. However, remote health solutions, like mobile applications, could help CAD patients improve their condition and lower risks. In Iraq, the willingness of CAD patients to use mHealth apps has not been explored. This study examines existing mHealth readiness models and incorporates additional factors that consider the needs of CAD patients and the Iraqi context. This will be achieved by adapting a questionnaire based on expert feedback and distributing it to CAD patients in Iraq.
  
  
   2025
  
  
   2025
  
  
   13
   25
  
  
   10.54216/FPA.200202
   https://www.americaspg.com/articleinfo/3/show/3874