Predictors of Smartphone and Tablet Use Among Patients With Hypertension: Secondary Analysis of Health Information National Trends Survey Data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Uncontrolled hypertension leads to significant morbidity and mortality. The use of mobile health technology, such as smartphones, for remote blood pressure (BP) monitoring has improved BP control. An increase in BP control is more significant when patients can remotely communicate with their health care providers through technologies and receive feedback. Little is known about the predictors of remote BP monitoring among hypertensive populations.

Objective

The objective of this study is to quantify the predictors of smartphone and tablet use in achieving health goals and communicating with health care providers via SMS text messaging among hypertensive patients in the United States.

Methods

This study was a cross-sectional, secondary analysis of the 2017 an

SUBMITTER: Eze CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8822436 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature