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Digital Connectivity and Smartphone Utilization Among Urban Type 2 Diabetes Patients: Implications for Health Interventions

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Rajesh Saxena, Dr. Anurupa B Singh and Dr. N. P.Singh
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.15.2024.12938-12947

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Background- Diabetes is a major public health concern globally, and effective management is critical to improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. Methods-This cross-sectional observational study assesses the prevalence of smartphone ownership, internet access, and usage patterns among 530 urban type 2 diabetes patients. Results-The findings reveal that 95.5% of participants own smartphones and 96.4% have internet access, indicating a high level of digital connectivity. The study also highlights significant daily engagement with digital platforms, with nearly half of the respondents spending over three hours online each day. These results suggest that digital health interventions, particularly those delivered via smartphones, have the potential to be highly effective in this population. Conclusion-The study underscores the feasibility of leveraging digital tools to enhance diabetes self- management and care, while also emphasizing the need to address potential disparities in digital literacy and access.

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