Investigating readiness to use Internet and mobile services of diabetic patients of a middle-income country

Jafari, Javad; Moonaghi, Hossein Karimi; Ahmady, Soleiman; Zary, Nabil; Masiello, İtalo

doi:10.7287/peerj.preprints.1111v2

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“…It was observed that younger patients exhibited a heightened interest and a stronger intention to utilize WBT in the future. Moreover, individuals with higher educational levels demonstrated a more favorable attitude towards the use of WBT, corroborating the findings of Song et al [41] and Jafari et al [42], which suggest that higher education is linked with increased confidence and better judgment in employing mHealth technologies. In addition, married participants demonstrated a greater interest in utilizing WBT for diabetes management.…”

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Evaluating the Use of Web-Based Technologies for Self-Management among Arabic-Speaking Immigrants Living with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia

Althubyani,

Tang,

Thomas

et al. 2024

Diabetology

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This study aimed to investigate the use of and willingness to adopt web-based technology for self-management of type 2 diabetes among Arabic-speaking immigrants in Saudi Arabia. Conducted in Taif in 2022, it involved participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus, utilizing a study-specific questionnaire to gather data on demographics, disease specifics, and attitudes towards using this technology for diabetes management. Out of the 109 individuals who responded, 91 completed the survey and reported accessing web-based technology and an average usage of two hours per day. The primary use was for social media (90.1%) and information searching (73.6%). The study found a high willingness to use web-based technology for dietary planning (85.7%), physical activity monitoring (94.5%), and communication with healthcare providers (93.41%). Notably, younger participants, those with higher education, and married individuals showed more inclination towards using such technology, as indicated by significant correlations (p < 0.001, CI = 0.03–0.38; p < 0.039, CI = 1.06–10.26; p = 0.024, CI = 1.23–19.74). Over half of the participants (56%) considered web-based technology beneficial for diabetes management, with many finding it time-saving (61.5%). In conclusion, a significant proportion of participants demonstrated a strong preference for integrating web-based technology into their diabetes self-management routines. This preference was particularly evident in key areas such as diet, physical activity, and glucose monitoring. These findings underscore the potential of web-based technologies in supporting effective diabetes management among Arabic-speaking immigrants, highlighting the need for targeted interventions that leverage these digital tools.

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Evaluating the Use of Web-Based Technologies for Self-Management among Arabic-Speaking Immigrants Living with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia

Althubyani,

Tang,

Thomas

et al. 2024

Diabetology

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“…These results agree with those obtained in studies by Song et al [41] in the USA (2013) on pregnant women, and Jafari et al [31] in Iran (2015) in patients with T2DM. A review study showed that most pregnant women with higher education considered using the Internet useful and reliable [42].…”

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confidence: 93%

“…To our knowledge, there is limited evidence on the use of mHealth applications and the attitude of patients with T2DM on their use in developing countries. In Iran, Jafari et al (2015) only studied Internet access and Internet-related issues of patients with T2DM, and reported that patients had poor level of the Internet use and the Internet was not the main diabetes-related information source [31].…”

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

Jeddi

Nabovati

Hamidi

et al. 2019

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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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“…However, 55% of the respondents still preferred to obtain health-related information from television, radio and educational films. 21 Both technology use 19 and the incidence of diabetes 6 have been increasing in Iran. It has become of national and general interest to bring forward research on internet-enabled patient education to determine future self-care management patterns of T2D.…”

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Exploring educational needs and design aspects of internet-enabled patient education for persons with diabetes: a qualitative interview study

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ObjectiveThe objective of this article is to explore the educational needs and design aspects of personalised internet-enabled education for patients with diabetes in Iran.DesignData were collected using semistructured interviews and then qualitatively analysed using inductive content analysis.Participants9 patients with type 2 diabetes were included. Inclusion criteria were access to and knowledge on how to use the internet. The selection ensured representation based on gender, age, occupation and educational background.SettingThe sample population was patients with diabetes who were admitted to an outpatient diabetes clinic in Mashhad, a large city of Iran with about 3 million inhabitants.Results4 core categories emerged from the data: (1) seeking knowledge about diabetes, including specific knowledge acquisition, patient's interactions and learning requirements; (2) teaching and learning, including using different teaching methods and different ways to learn about the disease; (3) facilitators, including internet and mobile phone use to learn about the disease; and (4) barriers, including lack of internet access, uncertainty of access to the internet and lack of website in the local language and also perceived cultural barriers, such as patients' fears of the internet, lack of time and awareness.ConclusionsThis study provides a better understanding of the patient's educational expectations and technical needs in relation to internet-enabled education. This knowledge will inform the development of functional mock-ups in the next research phase using a design-based research approach in order to design internet-enabled patient education for self-management of diabetes.

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Investigating readiness to use Internet and mobile services of diabetic patients of a middle-income country

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Evaluating the Use of Web-Based Technologies for Self-Management among Arabic-Speaking Immigrants Living with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia

Evaluating the Use of Web-Based Technologies for Self-Management among Arabic-Speaking Immigrants Living with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia

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

Exploring educational needs and design aspects of internet-enabled patient education for persons with diabetes: a qualitative interview study

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