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Evaluating the Impact of Mobile Healthcare Education on Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Rural Bangladesh: An Observational Intervention Study

Students & Supervisors

Student Authors
Hasin Almas Sifat
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Ashiqur Rahman Saron
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Supervisors
Md. Mortuza Ahmmed
Associate Professor, Faculty, FST

Abstract

The management of type 2 diabetes in rural Bangladesh is an alarming public health concern, compounded by restricted access to healthcare and inadequate health literacy. The purpose of the study is to assess the influence of mobile healthcare education platforms on increasing self-management behaviors among people in rural locations. An observational intervention study design was utilized, recruiting 100 people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes from rural health clinics. Participants were sorted into two groups and examined with some questionnaires, and data was gathered this way. Baseline data on clinical indicators (HbA1c, fasting blood glucose), self-management behaviors (medication adherence, diet, and physical activity), and diabetes awareness were acquired. After a month of intervention, follow-up assessments were made to analyze changes within and between groups. A statistical analysis was done based on the collected data to see the fluctuations in the scenario. The early data show that the intervention group had much better self-management behaviors, diabetes awareness, and lower HbA1c and fasting blood glucose levels than the control group. Users of the mobile app reported increased medication adherence, dietary modifications, and physical activity levels, indicating better self-care practices. Qualitative evaluations also revealed high user satisfaction and perceived advantages of the app in normal illness management. The study demonstrates that mobile health education platforms may effectively boost self-management diabetes among rural people, thus lowering disease complications and hospital demands. This concept suggests a scalable approach to chronic disease treatment in resource-limited settings, boosting healthcare resilience using digital health interventions.

Keywords

Type 2 Diabetes Mobile Health Care Health Literacy Chronic Disease Observational Interventions.

Publication Details

  • Type of Publication: Conference
  • Conference Name: 7th IEOM Bangladesh International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Date of Conference: 21/12/2024 - 22/12/2024
  • Venue: AIUB
  • Organizer: IEOM
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