MY DIABETES APPS: IMPROVING KNOWLEDGE, COMPLIANCE, AND CONTROL IN UNCONTROLLED TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENTS IN KEDAH, MALAYSIA

Introduction: Usage of mobile applications can be the game changer in managing diabetes patients and reducing the percentage of uncontrolled diabetes cases in Malaysia. This study aimed to measure the effectiveness of the locally developed diabetes mobile applications in improving knowledge, complia...

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Main Authors: Mohd Nazrin Jamhari, Mohd ‘Ammar Ihsan Ahmad Zamzuri, Mohd Rohaizat Hassan, Norfazilah Ahmad, Khaironi Yatim Sharif, Muhammad Sufri Muhammad, Mohd Hafeez Osman, Muhammad Luqman Zakaria, Winda Zulaiha Shahabudin, Wan Abdul Hannan Wan Ibadullah, Ainul Mardhiyah Chi Habudin, Qistina Mohd Ghazali
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Published: Education in Action Club 2024-09-01
Series:Global Journal of Public Health Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.gjphm.org/index.php/gjphm/article/view/272
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author Mohd Nazrin Jamhari
Mohd ‘Ammar Ihsan Ahmad Zamzuri
Mohd Rohaizat Hassan
Norfazilah Ahmad
Khaironi Yatim Sharif
Muhammad Sufri Muhammad
Mohd Hafeez Osman
Muhammad Luqman Zakaria
Winda Zulaiha Shahabudin
Wan Abdul Hannan Wan Ibadullah
Ainul Mardhiyah Chi Habudin
Qistina Mohd Ghazali
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Mohd ‘Ammar Ihsan Ahmad Zamzuri
Mohd Rohaizat Hassan
Norfazilah Ahmad
Khaironi Yatim Sharif
Muhammad Sufri Muhammad
Mohd Hafeez Osman
Muhammad Luqman Zakaria
Winda Zulaiha Shahabudin
Wan Abdul Hannan Wan Ibadullah
Ainul Mardhiyah Chi Habudin
Qistina Mohd Ghazali
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description Introduction: Usage of mobile applications can be the game changer in managing diabetes patients and reducing the percentage of uncontrolled diabetes cases in Malaysia. This study aimed to measure the effectiveness of the locally developed diabetes mobile applications in improving knowledge, compliance and control of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients. Methods: In the first phase, content of the mobile application was developed using Nominal Group Technique discussion by 11 experts. The produced prototype, My Diabetes Apps© undergone the second phase of pilot study for validation, SKAMA evaluation form. Final third phase interventional study was conducted in two districts in the state of Kedah (Kuala Muda as the control group, Kota Setar as the intervention group), involving eight health clinics. 82 respondents were selected using multi-stage random sampling technique among uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus patients over four months. Results: Thirteen key contents recommended by the expert panels as mandatorily important for diabetic patients. The mean(±sd) usability score of My Diabetes Apps was 86 (±10.90), indicating the usability of the mobile application. The intervention study found there was significant difference in the mean knowledge score between the control group and the intervention group [F(1.79)=42.27; p<0.001] and mean HbA1C between groups pre and post intervention [F(1.79)= 6.03; p=0.016]. No difference in the mean value of the compliance score between the two groups [F(1.79)=1.58; p=0.212]. Conclusion: My Diabetes Apps© proved to be improve patient knowledge and helpful in diabetic control. Integrating the technology in patient’s care improves patients’ self-efficacy and monitoring of diabetes.
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spelling doaj-art-ead1b09686a842dba92bb1c9fff6dc232025-08-20T03:43:57ZengEducation in Action ClubGlobal Journal of Public Health Medicine2664-46572024-09-01621107112210.37557/gjphm.v6i2.272262MY DIABETES APPS: IMPROVING KNOWLEDGE, COMPLIANCE, AND CONTROL IN UNCONTROLLED TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENTS IN KEDAH, MALAYSIAMohd Nazrin Jamhari0Mohd ‘Ammar Ihsan Ahmad Zamzuri1Mohd Rohaizat Hassan2Norfazilah Ahmad3Khaironi Yatim Sharif4Muhammad Sufri Muhammad5Mohd Hafeez Osman6Muhammad Luqman Zakaria7Winda Zulaiha Shahabudin8Wan Abdul Hannan Wan Ibadullah9Ainul Mardhiyah Chi Habudin10Qistina Mohd Ghazali11Universiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaUniversiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaUniversiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaUniversiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaDepartment of Computer & Information Sciences, Faculty of Science & Information Technology, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Perak, MalaysiaUniversity Putra MalaysiaUniversity Putra MalaysiaUniversity Putra MalaysiaUniversiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaMinistry of Health MalaysiaKota Setar Health District OfficeFaculti of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaIntroduction: Usage of mobile applications can be the game changer in managing diabetes patients and reducing the percentage of uncontrolled diabetes cases in Malaysia. This study aimed to measure the effectiveness of the locally developed diabetes mobile applications in improving knowledge, compliance and control of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients. Methods: In the first phase, content of the mobile application was developed using Nominal Group Technique discussion by 11 experts. The produced prototype, My Diabetes Apps© undergone the second phase of pilot study for validation, SKAMA evaluation form. Final third phase interventional study was conducted in two districts in the state of Kedah (Kuala Muda as the control group, Kota Setar as the intervention group), involving eight health clinics. 82 respondents were selected using multi-stage random sampling technique among uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus patients over four months. Results: Thirteen key contents recommended by the expert panels as mandatorily important for diabetic patients. The mean(±sd) usability score of My Diabetes Apps was 86 (±10.90), indicating the usability of the mobile application. The intervention study found there was significant difference in the mean knowledge score between the control group and the intervention group [F(1.79)=42.27; p<0.001] and mean HbA1C between groups pre and post intervention [F(1.79)= 6.03; p=0.016]. No difference in the mean value of the compliance score between the two groups [F(1.79)=1.58; p=0.212]. Conclusion: My Diabetes Apps© proved to be improve patient knowledge and helpful in diabetic control. Integrating the technology in patient’s care improves patients’ self-efficacy and monitoring of diabetes.https://www.gjphm.org/index.php/gjphm/article/view/272diabetesinterventionmobile applicationknowledgecompliance
spellingShingle Mohd Nazrin Jamhari
Mohd ‘Ammar Ihsan Ahmad Zamzuri
Mohd Rohaizat Hassan
Norfazilah Ahmad
Khaironi Yatim Sharif
Muhammad Sufri Muhammad
Mohd Hafeez Osman
Muhammad Luqman Zakaria
Winda Zulaiha Shahabudin
Wan Abdul Hannan Wan Ibadullah
Ainul Mardhiyah Chi Habudin
Qistina Mohd Ghazali
MY DIABETES APPS: IMPROVING KNOWLEDGE, COMPLIANCE, AND CONTROL IN UNCONTROLLED TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENTS IN KEDAH, MALAYSIA
Global Journal of Public Health Medicine
diabetes
intervention
mobile application
knowledge
compliance
title MY DIABETES APPS: IMPROVING KNOWLEDGE, COMPLIANCE, AND CONTROL IN UNCONTROLLED TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENTS IN KEDAH, MALAYSIA
title_full MY DIABETES APPS: IMPROVING KNOWLEDGE, COMPLIANCE, AND CONTROL IN UNCONTROLLED TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENTS IN KEDAH, MALAYSIA
title_fullStr MY DIABETES APPS: IMPROVING KNOWLEDGE, COMPLIANCE, AND CONTROL IN UNCONTROLLED TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENTS IN KEDAH, MALAYSIA
title_full_unstemmed MY DIABETES APPS: IMPROVING KNOWLEDGE, COMPLIANCE, AND CONTROL IN UNCONTROLLED TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENTS IN KEDAH, MALAYSIA
title_short MY DIABETES APPS: IMPROVING KNOWLEDGE, COMPLIANCE, AND CONTROL IN UNCONTROLLED TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENTS IN KEDAH, MALAYSIA
title_sort my diabetes apps improving knowledge compliance and control in uncontrolled type 2 diabetes patients in kedah malaysia
topic diabetes
intervention
mobile application
knowledge
compliance
url https://www.gjphm.org/index.php/gjphm/article/view/272
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