Diabetes is a prevalent condition among Nigerian urban slum populations, where access to healthcare services can be limited and fragmented. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with pre-post assessments and qualitative interviews to explore patient experiences. Mobile app usage among participants increased from 60% at baseline to 85% post-intervention, though adherence varied by socio-economic status, indicating the need for tailored support strategies. The mobile-based health monitoring programme showed promise in improving diabetic patients' self-management skills and clinical outcomes, particularly among higher-income groups. Future initiatives should focus on developing culturally sensitive interventions and ensuring equitable access to technology across different socioeconomic levels. Diabetes, urban slums, mobile health, adherence, qualitative research Treatment effect was estimated with logit (pᵢ) =₀+^ Xᵢ, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.
Chinedu et al. (2003) studied this question.