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Exploring Saudi Individuals' Perspectives and Needs to Design a Hypertension Management Mobile Technology Solution:
Adel Alzahrani1, Valerie Gay1, Ryan Alturki2
1School of Electrical and Data Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney 2007, Australia.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|October 14, 2022
Summary
Mobile health apps can improve hypertension self-management. Saudi users desire features like activity tracking, diet info, and reminders, with strong privacy protections for better health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Cardiovascular Disease Management
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Hypertension is a chronic condition exacerbated by lifestyle factors, necessitating effective self-management strategies.
- Patient adherence to hypertension self-management programs is often low, highlighting the need for innovative solutions.
- Mobile health applications (mHealth-Apps) offer a promising avenue to enhance chronic disease prevention and management, including hypertension.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the perspectives and needs of Saudi individuals concerning the design of a hypertension management mobile app.
- To identify user requirements for a mobile health solution aimed at improving hypertension self-management among Saudi patients.
Main Methods:
- Conducted semi-structured interviews with 21 Saudi participants to gather insights on hypertension management app design.
- Utilized NVivo software for qualitative data analysis, identifying key themes related to app benefits, features, content, and privacy.
- Explored user perspectives on usability and cultural considerations within the Saudi context for mHealth app development.
Main Results:
- Participants emphasized the need for features such as physical activity tracking, diet information, and timely reminders.
- The study identified significant suggestions for improving mHealth app design to enhance user engagement and adherence.
- User data security and privacy were highlighted as critical concerns, necessitating robust disclosure and protection measures.
Conclusions:
- mHealth apps hold substantial potential for improving hypertension self-management and self-monitoring.
- App design should incorporate user-centric features like activity tracking and diet guidance to promote healthy lifestyles.
- Prioritizing data privacy and security is essential for building trust and ensuring the successful adoption of hypertension management apps.
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