Evidence map›Paper›PMID 30307516›Full record

ArticleJournal of public health (Oxford, England)2018

mHealth use for non-communicable diseases care in primary health: patients' perspective from rural settings and refugee camps.

Shadi Saleh, Angie Farah, Nour El Arnaout, Hani Dimassi, Christo El Morr, Carles Muntaner, Walid Ammar, Randa Hamadeh, Mohamad Alameddine

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Article in Journal of public health (Oxford, England), 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 24 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.

Shadi SalehDepartment of Health Management and Policy, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Riad El Solh, Beirut, Lebanon.
Angie FarahDepartment of Health Management and Policy, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Riad El Solh, Beirut, Lebanon.
Nour El ArnaoutGlobal Health Institute, American University of Beirut, Riad El Solh, Beirut, Lebanon.
Hani DimassiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Christo El MorrSchool of Health Policy & Management, Faculty of Health, School of Health Policy and Management, York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto ON, Canada.
Carles MuntanerSocial & Behavioural Health Sciences Division, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Walid AmmarMinistry of Public Health, Ministry of Public Health, Beirut, Lebanon.
Randa HamadehMinistry of Public Health, Ministry of Public Health, Beirut, Lebanon.
Mohamad AlameddineDepartment of Health Management and Policy, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Riad El Solh, Beirut, Lebanon.
American University of Beirut · LBMinistry of Public Health · LBLebanese American University · LBPublic Health Ontario · CAYork University · CA

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 85% of deaths in Lebanon and contribute to remarkable morbidity and mortality among refugees and underserved populations. This study assesses the perspectives of individuals with hypertension and/or diabetes in rural areas and Palestinian refugee camps towards a population based mHealth intervention called 'eSahha'. Methods: The study employs a mixed-methods design to evaluate the effectiveness of SMSs on self-reported perceptions of lifestyle modifications. Quantitative data was collected through phone surveys, and qualitative data through focus group discussions. Descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis were performed. Results: About 93.9% (n = 1000) of respondents perceived the SMSs as useful and easy to read and understand. About 76.9% reported compliance with SMSs through daily behavioral modifications. Women (P = 0.007), people aged ≥76 years (P < 0.001), unemployed individuals (P < 0.001), individuals who only read and write (P < 0.001) or those who are illiterate (P < 0.001) were significantly more likely to receive and not read the SMSs. Behavior change across settings was statistically significant (P < 0.001). Conclusion: While SMS-based interventions targeting individuals with hypertension and/or diabetes were generally satisfactory among those living in rural areas and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, a more tailored approach for older, illiterate and unemployed individuals is needed. Keywords: e-health, refugees.

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Refugee CampsRural Health ServicesAdultAgedArabsCell PhoneFemaleFocus GroupsHumansLebanonMaleMiddle AgedNoncommunicable DiseasesPrimary Health CareRefugeesSurveys and Questionnaires

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PMCPMC6294037
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