Smartphone usage in diabetic patients and their intention to use it for self-management: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Mobile health has potential for promotion of self-management in patients with chronic diseases. This study was conducted to investigate smartphone usage in type II diabetic patients and their intention to use it for self-management.Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018 with 176 type II diabetic patients visiting a specialized diabetes clinic and two endocrinology and metabolism specialists in north of Iran. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire containing items on demographic characteristics, disease information, use of mobile phones, smartphones and the internet, and intention to use smartphones for diabetes self-management.Results The majority of the participants had mobile phones (94.9%), smartphones (61.1%), and daily access to the internet (81.3%), and used phones two hours per day on average (80.1%). They mostly used mobile phones to contact friends (89.2%) and search for information (50.6%), and their greatest intention for using smartphones and the internet for self-management was related to dietary planning (96%), checking blood glucose (90.9%), and contacting specialists (87.5%). Younger participants were more interested in using smartphone applications (apps) (P<0.001). About half of the participants argued that using apps can be interesting (54%) and useful (50%) for diabetes management, and intended to use apps much more in future (48.3%).Conclusions Type II diabetic patients are interested in using smartphones for diabetes self-management. Their intention to use mobile phones and the internet rather related to dietary planning, checking blood glucose, and contacting specialists. Most patients believed using apps can be beneficial and interesting for the diabetes management.

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Mobile phone usage in patients with diabetes and their intention to use it for self-management: a cross-sectional study

10.21203/rs.2.13951/v2 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Fatemeh Rangraz Jeddi ◽

Ehsan Nabovati ◽

Rahele Hamidi ◽

Reihane Sharif

Keyword(s):

Blood Glucose ◽

Mobile Phones ◽

Type Ii Diabetes ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Self Management ◽

The Internet ◽

Intention To Use ◽

Type Ii ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Mobile health has potential for promotion of self-management in patients with chronic diseases. This study was conducted to investigate smartphone usage in patients with type II diabetes and their intention to use it for self-management.Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018 with 176 patients with type II diabetes visiting a specialized diabetes clinic or one of two endocrinology and metabolism specialists in north of Iran. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire containing items on demographic characteristics, disease information, use of mobile phones, smartphones and the internet, and intention to use mobile phones for diabetes self-management.Results The majority of the participants had mobile phones (94.9%), smartphones (61.1%), and daily access to the internet (81.3%), and used phones two hours per day on average (80.1%). They mostly used mobile phones to contact friends (89.2%) and search for information (50.6%), and their greatest intention for using smartphones and the internet for self-management was related to dietary planning (96%), checking blood glucose (90.9%), and contacting specialists (87.5%). Younger participants were more interested in using smartphone applications (apps) (P<0.001). About half of the participants argued that using apps can be interesting (54%) and useful (50%) for diabetes management, and intended to use apps much more in future (48.3%).Conclusions The majority of patients with type II diabetes are inclined to use mobile phone and the Internet, especially to plan their diet, check blood glucose, and contact their doctors. The present study provides valuable information for designing and implementing interventions based on mHealth to promote self-management in type II diabetes.

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Mobile phone usage in patients with type II diabetes and their intention to use it for self-management: a cross-sectional study in Iran

10.21203/rs.2.13951/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Fatemeh Rangraz Jeddi ◽

Ehsan Nabovati ◽

Rahele Hamidi ◽

Reihane Sharif

Keyword(s):

Blood Glucose ◽

Mobile Phones ◽

Type Ii Diabetes ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Self Management ◽

The Internet ◽

Intention To Use ◽

Type Ii ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: Mobile health has potential for promotion of self-management in patients with chronic diseases. This study was conducted to investigate smartphone usage in patients with type II diabetes and their intention to use it for self-management. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018 with 176 patients with type II diabetes visiting a specialized diabetes clinic or one of two endocrinology and metabolism specialists in north of Iran. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire containing items on demographic characteristics, disease information, use of mobile phones, smartphones and the internet, and intention to use mobile phones for diabetes self-management. Results: The majority of the participants had mobile phones (94.9%), smartphones (61.1%), and daily access to the internet (81.3%), and used phones two hours per day on average (80.1%). They mostly used mobile phones to contact friends (89.2%) and search for information (50.6%), and their greatest intention for using smartphones and the internet for self-management was related to dietary planning (96%), checking blood glucose (90.9%), and contacting specialists (87.5%). Younger participants were more interested in using smartphone applications (apps) (P<0.001). About half of the participants argued that using apps can be interesting (54%) and useful (50%) for diabetes management, and intended to use apps much more in future (48.3%). Conclusions: The majority of patients with type II diabetes are inclined to use mobile phone and the Internet, especially to plan their diet, check blood glucose, and contact their doctors. The present study provides valuable information for designing and implementing interventions based on mHealth to promote self-management in type II diabetes.

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A comparison of self-care activities and diabetes distress among type II diabetic patients in urban and rural field practice area: a cross-sectional study

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20205185 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (12) ◽

pp. 5063

Author(s):

Pooja S. Todalabagi ◽

Manjula R. ◽

Ashok S. Dorle

Keyword(s):

Self Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Self Management ◽

Diabetes Distress ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Type Ii ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Field Practice ◽

Study Participants

Background: Diabetes is a challenging disease that is considered to be hard to live with as it encompasses a lot of restrictive instructions. Self-care diabetes has been defined as an evolutionary process of development of knowledge or awareness by learning to survive with the complex nature of diabetes. Diabetic distress refer to an emotional state where people experience feelings such as stress, guilt or denial that arise from the living with diabetes and the burden of self-management. The emotional distress facing people with diabetes due to such life style restriction. The objectives were to evaluate self-care activities related to diabetes among type II diabetic patients using diabetes self-management questionnaire and to assess and compare the diabetes distress score using diabetes distress scale among urban and rural type II diabetic patient.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 140 urban and 70 rural study participants in field practice area of SNMC, Bagalkot. Diabetic self-care activities and diabetic distress were analyzed.Results: Our study showed most of the study participants had poor self-care activities. Our study showed 60% of rural participants screen positive for moderate diabetic distress where as 52.1% of urban participants showed positive for high diabetic distress.Conclusions: To combat the stress associated with diabetes, it is important to educate the patient to adapt with change in their life style following the diagnosis of diabetes.

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Adherence to Diabetes Self-Management Practices among Type Ii Diabetic Patients in Ethiopia; A Cross Sectional Study

Greener Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.15580/gjms.2013.6.071813739 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 3 (6) ◽

pp. 211-221 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Kidanu Berhe Kalayou ◽

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Alemayehu Bayeray Kahsay ◽

Haftu Berhe Gebru

Keyword(s):

Management Practices ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Self Management ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Type Ii ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Mobile phone usage in patients with type II diabetes and their intention to use it for self-management: a cross-sectional study in Iran

BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making ◽

10.1186/s12911-020-1038-y ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Fatemeh Rangraz Jeddi ◽

Ehsan Nabovati ◽

Rahele Hamidi ◽

Reihane Sharif

Keyword(s):

Mobile Phone ◽

Type Ii Diabetes ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Self Management ◽

Intention To Use ◽

Type Ii ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Mobile Phone Usage

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Understanding the associations of active and passive smoking with HbA1c and diabetes-related complications in type II diabetic patients : a cross-sectional study

10.5353/th_b4786987 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

Siu-fung Wan

Keyword(s):

Passive Smoking ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Type Ii ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Perceptions and Acceptance of mHealth in Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.10117 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Jie Jiang ◽

Qin Zhu ◽

Yimei Zheng ◽

Yajing Zhu ◽

Yuxi Li ◽

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Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Cardiovascular Diseases ◽

Disease Management ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Self Management ◽

The Internet ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Willingness To Use

BACKGROUND Mobile health (mHealth)—a method of assisting long-term care in patients with chronic cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)—is gaining popularity in China, mainly owing to the large number of patients and limited clinical resources. Patients of different ages have varying needs for CVD management. However, evidence regarding how age influences Chinese CVD patients’ use and perceptions of mHealth is limited. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore age-related differences among Chinese patients with CVD regarding their use and perceptions of mHealth and to determine the factors that influence this population’s willingness to use mHealth technologies. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study of patients with chronic CVDs in a tertiary hospital in Beijing using a new questionnaire designed by the investigators. Participants were sourced using nonproportional quota-sampling methods, being recruited consecutively in each sampling category (age 18-49, 50-64, 65-74, and ≥75 years, with at least 25 men and 25 women in each age group). The survey consisted of 5 parts, including sociodemographic profile and medical history; current disease management situation; self-evaluation of disease management; current usage of mobile and internet technology (IT); and willingness to use an mHealth solution to perform disease self-management. Responses were compared among the 4 age groups as well as between patients who were willing to use mHealth solutions and those who were not. Multivariate logistic regression model was used to identify predictors of willingness to use mHealth for self-management. RESULTS Overall, 231 patients (124 men) completed the questionnaire; of these, 53 were aged 18-49 years, 66 were aged 50-64 years, 54 were aged 65-74 years, and 58 were aged ≥75 years. Patients in the older cohorts visited hospitals more often than did those in the younger cohorts (P<.001), and they also showed lower technology skills regarding the use of mobile or internet devices (P<.001) and searched for health-related information on the internet less often (P<.001). In addition, 68.0% (157/231) of the patients showed interest in using mHealth solution to manage their disease; of these, 40.8% (64/157) were aged 65 years. Patients who were more willing to use mHealth solution to manage their diseases were younger (P<.001), more educated (P<.001), still working (P=.001), possessed higher skill regarding mobile or internet device use (P<.001), and more frequently searched for health information on the internet (P<.001). Finally, multivariate logistic regression showed that IT skill was the single indicator (P=.003) of willingness to use mHealth, not age. CONCLUSIONS Although age is associated with the use of mobile or internet devices, the sole indicator of mHealth use for self-management was participants’ IT skills. Education regarding the use of mobile devices and development of easy-to-use software might improve the acceptance of mHealth solutions among older patient populations.

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