Digital health tools for hypertension self-management: evaluating user experience and effectiveness in referral hospital in Imo state
The study sheds light into the utilization of digital health tools for hypertension self- management. Addressing usability issues, engaging healthcare providers, improving affordability, leveraging local support networks, and conducting longitudinal research are recommended to optimize the effectiveness and adoption of digital health tools in hypertension management in the region. These findings contribute to the growing body of knowledge on digital health interventions in resource-limited settings and inform future research and interventions aimed at improving healthcare delivery and outcomes for hypertension in Nigeria and similar contexts.
Authors
- Aroke Anna Anthony (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4680-5897)
- Gregory B. Daniel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7313-7425)
- Ugonma Winnie Dozie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0764-7109)
- Ikechukwu Nosike Simplicius Dozie
- Clara Ogechi Raphael
- Kelechukwu Celestine Nosike Dozie
- Chioma Judith Nnadede
- Igwe Chidinma Nkem
Institutions
- Federal University of Technology Owerri (NG)
- Imo State University (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-08-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23935-2
- Primary Topic
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00