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Table 3 mHealth apps usage for diabetes management (n = 40)

From: Exploring mHealth app utilization for diabetes self-management: survey insights from a northern district in Malaysia

Variables

n (%)

mHealth apps introduced by (multiple responses)

 Social media

26 (65.0)

 Family member & friends

14 (35.0)

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9 (22.5)

Types of mHealth app features (multiple responses)

 Physical fitness

27 (67.5)

 Weight management

24 (60.0)

 Diet and nutrition

22 (55.0)

 Vital signs monitoring

17 (42.5)

 Blood glucose monitoring

15 (37.5)

 Medication reminders

10 (25.0)

 Communication with HCP

9 (22.5)

 Foot pressure monitoring

4 (10.0)

 Smoking cessation

3 (7.5)

mHealth app documentation functionalities (multiple responses)

 Weight measurements

19 (47.5)

 Exercise records

17 (42.5)

 Diet & nutrition records

13 (32.5)

 Blood glucose measurement

12 (30.0)

 Medication records

10 (25.0)

 Blood pressure measurement

8 (20.0)

Preferred additional mHealth app features (multiple responses)

 Reading materials on diabetes education

31 (77.5)

 Visual aids on diabetes education

18 (45.0)

 Online interaction with HCP

16 (40.0)

 Peer discussion on diabetes management

13 (32.5)

Frequency of mHealth apps usage

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 When educational information is required

19 (47.5)

 Scheduled usage (daily/weekly/monthly)

14 (35.0)

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7 (17.5)

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