Reimagined diabetic care approach: A qualitative study on the acceptability of mhealth interventions in a LMIC

This study provides compelling evidence that mHealth is highly acceptable among Lebanese adults with T2DM and offers significant potential to enhance diabetes care in LMICs. Participants embraced mHealth as a complementary tool that enhances communication, supports psychological well-being, and reduces financial barriers.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-02-24
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0343711
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Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
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Reimagined diabetic care approach: A qualitative study on the acceptability of mhealth interventions in a LMIC

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Reimagined diabetic care approach: A qualitative study on the acceptability of mhealth interventions in a LMIC

Maya S. Bassil, Ola Ali Sukkarieh, Mona H. Osman, Myrna A. A. Doumit, Leonard Egede
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This study provides compelling evidence that mHealth is highly acceptable among Lebanese adults with T2DM and offers significant potential to enhance diabetes care in LMICs. Participants embraced mHealth as a complementary tool that enhances communication, supports psychological well-being, and reduces financial barriers.

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Medical College of Wisconsin (US), Rafik Hariri University (LB), Qatar University (QA), American University of Beirut (LB)
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