Mobile health monitoring apps have gained prominence in diabetes management globally, but their adoption and impact among rural populations, particularly those with limited digital literacy, remain underexplored. A mixed-methods approach combining surveys and qualitative interviews was employed to gather data from a sample of rural Ethiopian farmers with diabetes. Users reported high satisfaction (85%) with the app's ability to track glucose levels and receive feedback on dietary choices, though initial usage rates were low (20%). Mobile health monitoring apps show promise for improving diabetes management among rural Ethiopian farmers but require tailored training programmes. Healthcare providers should develop user-friendly mobile apps specifically designed for the literacy levels of rural populations and integrate them into existing community support systems.
Mulugeta Teklehawit (2000) studied this question.