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In addition to this, regional and cultural nuances may further influence attitudes to digital interventions.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study aimed to understand New Zealand adults' attitudes towards digital interventions and their influences.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>A mixed-method design consisting of a cross-sectional survey and semi-structured interviews found that New Zealand adults hold varied and complex attitudes towards digital interventions. Attitudes were found to be influenced by group membership and the scenarios in which digital interventions are made available. 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