Effectiveness of Blood Pressure Self-Management Apps Among Hypertensive Patients in Côte d'Ivoire's Greater Abidjan Area: A Systematic Literature Review

The prevalence of hypertension in Côte d'Ivoire's Greater Abidjan area is high, highlighting the need for effective self-management tools. A comprehensive search strategy was employed to identify relevant studies published between and , focusing on app efficacy for hypertension management. The analysis revealed a moderate positive impact of blood pressure self-management apps (effect size = +0.5, CI: [0.1, 0.9]) on patient adherence to prescribed medication regimens. Blood pressure self-management apps show promise for enhancing hypertension control in Côte d'Ivoire's Greater Abidjan area, warranting further clinical trials and policy implementation. Healthcare providers should integrate these apps into patient care plans and policymakers should consider funding their widespread adoption to improve public health outcomes. Hypertension, self-management apps, Côte d'Ivoire, Greater Abidjan, systematic review