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Reimagined diabetic care approach: A qualitative study on the acceptability of mhealth interventions in a LMIC

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  • Ola Sukkarieh
  • Leonard Egede
  • Mona Osman
  • Maya Bassil
  • Myrna A A Doumit

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Background: Lebanon is a lower-middle income country in the MENA region that continues to be drained structurally by the socioeconomic upheaval. The estimated prevalence of T2DM in Lebanese adults is 9%. Despite the rapid growing use of mHealth and favorable health outcomes worldwide, the impact is understudied in Lebanon. Purpose: Our study aimed to assess the acceptability of the use of mHealth intervention delivered via mobile phones that promotes diabetes self-management behaviors for Lebanese patients with T2DM. Design and Methods: We used a descriptive qualitative approach for the study. Nine study participants were recruited based on purposeful and maximum variation sampling. Interviews were analyzed using the conventional content analysis. Results: Analysis of the interviews revealed four major categories: (A) Transformative Approach to Care: Feeling Safe and Secure; (B) One Approach does not fit all; (C) Addressing psychological well-being; (D) Time and Economic gains. Conclusion: This study provides compelling evidence that mHealth is highly acceptable among Lebanese adults with T2DM and offers significant potential to enhance diabetes care in LMICs. Participants embraced mHealth as a complementary tool that enhances communication, supports psychological well-being, and reduces financial barriers.

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  • Ola Sukkarieh & Leonard Egede & Mona Osman & Maya Bassil & Myrna A A Doumit, 2026. "Reimagined diabetic care approach: A qualitative study on the acceptability of mhealth interventions in a LMIC," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 21(2), pages 1-12, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0343711
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0343711
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