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Telehealth Services for Diabetes Care Access Among Urban Underserved Populations in Nairobi: An Evaluation Study

Mwihaki Gitonga Kiiru, Egerton University Kerubo Mugo Ochola, Department of Epidemiology, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Erick Muigai Ngina, Strathmore University Njeri Mutua Kinyanjui, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18739626
Published: December 20, 2002

Abstract

Urban underserved populations in Nairobi face significant barriers to accessing diabetes care, including limited healthcare facilities and financial constraints. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative survey data with qualitative interviews to assess service utilization and patient satisfaction. Telehealth services increased access by 40% compared to traditional in-person appointments (95% CI [32%, 48%]), although there were challenges related to digital literacy among some participants. Telehealth significantly enhanced diabetes care accessibility, particularly for urban underserved populations with improved patient satisfaction and lower travel costs. Expand telehealth training programmes targeting digital literacy gaps and integrate virtual reality simulations for remote consultations to further reduce barriers. 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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Mwihaki Gitonga Kiiru, Kerubo Mugo Ochola, Erick Muigai Ngina, Njeri Mutua Kinyanjui (2002). Telehealth Services for Diabetes Care Access Among Urban Underserved Populations in Nairobi: An Evaluation Study. African Journal of Addiction Medicine, Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18739626

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KenyaUrbanizationDiabetesTelemedicineE-healthCommunity HealthEpidemiology

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