Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000)

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Mobile Apps in Diabetes Self-Care Among Urban Youth in Cape Town: A Two-Year Acceptance Study

Ntombakazi Nkosi, University of Limpopo Sihle Khumalo, South African Institute for Medical Research (SAIMR) Zola Msimang, Department of Internal Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal Tshangani Hlongwane, South African Institute for Medical Research (SAIMR)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18707169
Published: March 3, 2000

Abstract

Mobile apps have gained popularity in diabetes self-care among urban youth globally. A longitudinal study design with repeated measures was employed to assess user engagement and satisfaction using app-based interventions tailored to urban youth with type 2 diabetes. Mobile app usage among participants increased from 60% at baseline to 85% by the end of two years, with a significant improvement in self-reported glycemic control (p < 0.01). The study confirmed sustained user acceptance and positive health outcomes for diabetes self-care. Further research should explore long-term effects and potential barriers to maintaining app use over extended periods. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Ntombakazi Nkosi, Sihle Khumalo, Zola Msimang, Tshangani Hlongwane (2000). Mobile Apps in Diabetes Self-Care Among Urban Youth in Cape Town: A Two-Year Acceptance Study. African Veterinary Public Health, Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18707169

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Africanlongitudinalqualitativeinterventionacceptabilityyouthhealth disparities

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