Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Implementation and Analysis of a Mobile Health Management System for Type 1 Diabetes in Mali: An Intervention Study

Seydina Diallo, Rural Polytechnic Institute (IPR/IFRA) of Katibougou Fanta Coulibaly, International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Mali Ibou Traoré, International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Mali Toumani Diawara, USTTB Bamako (University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies)
Published: April 11, 2009

Abstract

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition affecting children and adults in sub-Saharan Africa, including Mali. Effective management requires continuous monitoring and adherence to a strict meal plan and insulin regimen. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data from app usage logs (n=200) and qualitative interviews with participants (n=30). App performance was evaluated using a logistic regression model for predictive analysis of adherence to meal plans and insulin administration. Users showed an average engagement rate of 95% in the mobile health management system, with significant improvement in self-reported diabetes control scores compared to baseline data (p < 0.001). The mobile health management system significantly improved adherence and glycemic control among Type 1 diabetes patients in urban Mali. Further studies should explore the scalability of this intervention across other sub-Saharan African cities with similar healthcare contexts.

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Seydina Diallo, Fanta Coulibaly, Ibou Traoré, Toumani Diawara (2009). Implementation and Analysis of a Mobile Health Management System for Type 1 Diabetes in Mali: An Intervention Study. African Occupational Therapy Research (Applied), Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009).

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Sub-SaharanAfricanCountrySocioeconomicQualitativeDiabetesIntervention

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