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April 15, 2026International Journal of Pharmacy Practice

Assessing the acceptability and adoption of digital health solutions for medication and lifestyle management in chronic illness among adults in Ibadan: a cross-sectional study

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WAWuraola Akande‐SholabiEOE D OluwayomiAOA M Obimakinde

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Cross-sectional study assesses acceptability of digital health solutions in adults with chronic illness, highlighting key predictors and barriers.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate the acceptability of digital health technologies for managing medication and lifestyle in adults with chronic illnesses.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional study among 200 adults with chronic illnesses in outpatient clinics.
  • Data collected using a validated semi-structured questionnaire.
  • Assessed acceptability using the UTAUT framework, focusing on five constructs related to user perceptions.
  • Analyzed data using SPSS, employing descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression.
  • Moderate-to-high overall acceptability mean score of 3.88 out of 5.
  • Effort expectancy was the only significant predictor of behavioral intention to adopt digital health solutions.
  • Key motivators for acceptance included doctor's recommendations and perceived ease of use.
  • Main barriers identified were poor power supply, privacy concerns, and affordability.

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Akande‐Sholabi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69df2ae6e4eeef8a2a6afe12https://doi.org/10.1093/ijpp/riag034.009
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