Acceptability of a mHealth strategy for hypertension management in a low-income and middle-income country setting: a formative qualitative study among patients and healthcare providers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding contextual needs and preferences is important for a successful design and effective outcome of a mHealth strategy.

Objectives

This formative study aimed to explore the perspectives of patients and providers on the acceptability of a mHealth (text message) strategy and elicit preferred features of a mHealth strategy for hypertension management.

Design

A qualitative study was conducted using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions guided by the technology acceptance model.

Setting

The study was conducted at primary healthcare facilities and at a tertiary level referral hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Participants

A total of 61 participants, patients with hypertension (n=41), their family members (n=5), healthcare workers (n=1

SUBMITTER: Bhandari B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8627401 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature