The readiness to use quantified self-technology: A case of diabetic patients from a hospital in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Quantified self-technology (QST) can potentially improve the monitoring and management of diabetes. Despite its potential, its uptake by diabetics in developing countries is notably low. This study investigated the underlying factors influencing the readiness of diabetics to adopt QST. The research question posed was, 'What are the factors that inform the readiness of diabetics to adopt QST in developing countries?'.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were employed to collect qualitative data from a sample of 35 participants aged between 18 and 65 from a hospital in the city of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The participants were selected through self-selection sampling technique. Data was analysed using Braun and Clarke's thematic data analysis.

Results

Three factors

SUBMITTER: Ndlovu BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12576210 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature