Exploring Bangladeshi physicians’ attitudes toward mobile health apps

Objectives: Mobile Health (mHealth) apps have emerged as transformative tools with the potential to revolutionize health-care delivery, particularly in resource-constrained settings like Bangladesh. This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the trends of use of mHealth apps among Bangladeshi physicians and assess their attitudes toward integrating these apps into the health-care system. Material and Methods: Data were collected from 120 physicians using structured questionnaires, addressing awareness, usage patterns, barriers, and future considerations related to mHealth apps. Descriptive statistical analyses were conducted to identify factors influencing mHealth app adoption and attitudes among Bangladeshi physicians. Results: The results indicated a relatively high level of engagement with mHealth apps among Bangladeshi physicians, with 63.3% reporting personal usage for health monitoring. However, variability in recommendation practices and integration into clinical workflows highlighted challenges in adoption. Barriers to adoption included lack of awareness, security concerns, and technological barriers. Despite these challenges, a significant proportion of physicians expressed willingness to consider adopting mHealth apps in the future. Conclusion: The findings of this study underscore the need for targeted interventions to address barriers to mHealth app adoption and promote their effective integration into Bangladesh’s health-care system. Recommendations include targeted educational initiatives, addressing infrastructure barriers, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. By leveraging mHealth technology, Bangladesh can advance toward a more accessible, efficient, and patient-centered health-care delivery model.