Transforming Health: The role of mobile applications in lifestyle changes for hypertension
Introduction: Hypertension is a significant worldwide health issue, especially in developing nations like India. Despite the existence of treatment options, the management of the condition typically needs to improve the desired level of effectiveness due to inadequate compliance with medication and...
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| description | Introduction: Hypertension is a significant worldwide health issue, especially in developing nations like India. Despite the existence of treatment options, the management of the condition typically needs to improve the desired level of effectiveness due to inadequate compliance with medication and lifestyle choices. Methodology: This study lasted 6 months and was a quasi-experimental investigation that included 272 patients with hypertension. The study was conducted at an urban health centre in Mysuru, India. The participants selected were divided into an experimental group of 136 individuals who used the “BP Fit” app and received standard care and a control group of 136 individuals who only received standard care. The application incorporated functionalities for monitoring blood pressure and managing their lifestyle. The measured outcomes encompassed blood pressure and changes in lifestyle factors. Results: The experimental group showed noteworthy enhancements in blood pressure regulation. App users exhibited greater compliance with the DASH diet than non-app users (63.2 % vs 29.4 %, p < 0.001). Additionally, app users had lower rates of smoking (19.9 % vs 45.6 %, p < 0.001) and alcohol use (23.5 % vs 47.1 %, p < 0.001). No disparities were detected in the levels of physical exercise. Conclusion: The “BP Fit” mobile application successfully enhanced different areas of hypertension management, such as blood pressure regulation and specific lifestyle factors. These findings validate the capability of mHealth technologies to improve hypertension care in India. Mobile health technologies have shown the potential to enhance the management of chronic diseases. However, further research is required to determine their usefulness in controlling hypertension in India. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-81228a56dd9b4fbfb77ad3dde164b8d12025-08-20T03:35:33ZengElsevierClinical Epidemiology and Global Health2213-39842025-07-013410209710.1016/j.cegh.2025.102097Transforming Health: The role of mobile applications in lifestyle changes for hypertensionAnnaram Ravali0D. Sunil Kumar1 Shruddha2Deepika Yadav3Department of Community Medicine, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research Mysore, IndiaDepartment of Community Medicine, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research Mysore, IndiaCorresponding author.; Department of Community Medicine, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research Mysore, IndiaDepartment of Community Medicine, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research Mysore, IndiaIntroduction: Hypertension is a significant worldwide health issue, especially in developing nations like India. Despite the existence of treatment options, the management of the condition typically needs to improve the desired level of effectiveness due to inadequate compliance with medication and lifestyle choices. Methodology: This study lasted 6 months and was a quasi-experimental investigation that included 272 patients with hypertension. The study was conducted at an urban health centre in Mysuru, India. The participants selected were divided into an experimental group of 136 individuals who used the “BP Fit” app and received standard care and a control group of 136 individuals who only received standard care. The application incorporated functionalities for monitoring blood pressure and managing their lifestyle. The measured outcomes encompassed blood pressure and changes in lifestyle factors. Results: The experimental group showed noteworthy enhancements in blood pressure regulation. App users exhibited greater compliance with the DASH diet than non-app users (63.2 % vs 29.4 %, p < 0.001). Additionally, app users had lower rates of smoking (19.9 % vs 45.6 %, p < 0.001) and alcohol use (23.5 % vs 47.1 %, p < 0.001). No disparities were detected in the levels of physical exercise. Conclusion: The “BP Fit” mobile application successfully enhanced different areas of hypertension management, such as blood pressure regulation and specific lifestyle factors. These findings validate the capability of mHealth technologies to improve hypertension care in India. Mobile health technologies have shown the potential to enhance the management of chronic diseases. However, further research is required to determine their usefulness in controlling hypertension in India.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213398425001861HypertensionSmartphone applicationBlood pressure controlDASH dietLifestyle factors |
| spellingShingle | Annaram Ravali D. Sunil Kumar Shruddha Deepika Yadav Transforming Health: The role of mobile applications in lifestyle changes for hypertension Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health Hypertension Smartphone application Blood pressure control DASH diet Lifestyle factors |
| title | Transforming Health: The role of mobile applications in lifestyle changes for hypertension |
| title_full | Transforming Health: The role of mobile applications in lifestyle changes for hypertension |
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| title_short | Transforming Health: The role of mobile applications in lifestyle changes for hypertension |
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| topic | Hypertension Smartphone application Blood pressure control DASH diet Lifestyle factors |
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