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This study aims to evaluate the impact of e-health platforms on health outcomes and cost savings for diabetic patients in urban slums.

March 16, 2026Open Access

E-health Platforms in Urban Slums: Diabetic Patients' Health Outcomes and Cost Savings Analysis in Lagos, Nigeria

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IAIfunanya AgbafohLadoke Akintola University of Technology COChinedu Okezue ObinnaUniversity of Nigeria FEFemi EdeolaLadoke Akintola University of Technology

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Mixed-methods analysis shows improved health outcomes and cost savings in diabetic patients using e-health platforms in urban slums, suggesting better access to healthcare.

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This study aims to evaluate the impact of e-health platforms on health outcomes and cost savings for diabetic patients in urban slums.
Used a mixed-methods approach including surveys and focus group discussions.
Gathered data from administrative health records.
Conducted statistical analysis to compare pre- and post-intervention outcomes.
75% of diabetic patients reported improved medication adherence after using e-health platforms.
Average cost savings were $20 per patient per month.
E-health platforms showed promising results in improving overall health outcomes in the target population.

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Agbafoh et al. (2013) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b79e638166e15b153aba7f https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19013844

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Mixed-methods analysis shows improved health outcomes and cost savings in diabetic patients using e-health platforms in urban slums, suggesting better access to healthcare.

E-health Platforms in Urban Slums: Diabetic Patients' Health Outcomes and Cost Savings Analysis in Lagos, Nigeria

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E-health Platforms in Urban Slums: Diabetic Patients' Health Outcomes and Cost Savings Analysis in Lagos, Nigeria

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