WhatsApp-Based Intervention for Diabetes Prevention and Care in Argentina: Implementation and Process Evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Argentina, diabetes is a growing public health concern, with a prevalence of 14% in 2024 and projections reaching 15.4% by 2050. In this context, a Diabetes Prevention and Care Program was implemented in low-income areas across 3 provinces. A key component of the program was a WhatsApp (WhatsApp LLC)-based intervention aimed at promoting self-care, encouraging healthy behaviors, and supporting follow-up among people with diabetes, those at risk, and pregnant women.

Objective

This study aimed to describe the implementation and process evaluation of a WhatsApp-based intervention within Argentina's public health system, using the Carroll Implementation Fidelity Framework, focusing on challenges encountered, implementation strategies used, and lessons learned acros

SUBMITTER: Nejamis A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12706442 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature