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

ABSTRACT:

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 (

SUBMITTER: Rangraz Jeddi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7007646 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature