Assessing the Effectiveness of mHealth Interventions for Diabetes and Hypertension Management in Africa: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile health (mHealth) interventions are effective in improving chronic disease management, mainly in high-income countries. However, less is known about the efficacy of mHealth interventions for the reduction of cardiovascular risk factors, including for hypertension and diabetes, which are rapidly increasing in low- and middle-income countries.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the efficacy of mHealth interventions for diabetes and hypertension management in Africa.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, African Journals Online, and Web of Science for relevant studies published from inception to July 2022. The main outcomes of interest were changes in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure.

SUBMITTER: Aovare P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10477453 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature