The Impact of Mobile Health Literacy, Socioeconomic Factors, and Engagement Patterns on DiabetesXcel App Usage in Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) poses a growing public health burden, particularly among underserved populations. Mobile health (mHealth) apps offer a promising solution for improving self-management of T2DM, yet user engagement remains inconsistent across demographic and socioeconomic groups. This study aims to investigate the association between mobile health literacy, socioeconomic factors (including the Area Deprivation Index, ADI), and user engagement in the DiabetesXcel app, a digital diabetes management tool.

Methods

A post-hoc analysis was conducted using data from 46 participants, and the analysis assessed app usage, clinical outcomes, and user characteristics. App engagement was measured by logins and in-app questions answered at four and six months.

Res

SUBMITTER: Shah J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12463775 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature