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Health information seeking behaviour using mobile devices among people with diabetes: A comparison between Middle and high income country.
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- Navigating Diabetes Management in the Digital Era: Scoping Review of Online Health Information-Seeking Behavior.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Internet use for health information, health service utilization, and quality of care in the U.S.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Tailoring Educational Content for T2DM Patients: A Qualitative Study on Preferences for Interactive Multimedia Applications.Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies · 2025Article
- Insights Into the Use of a Digital Healthy Aging Coach (AGATHA) for Older Adults From Malaysia: App Engagement, Usability, and Impact Study.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
- Perspectives and Needs of Malaysian Patients With Diabetes for a Mobile Health App Support on Self-Management of Diabetes: Qualitative Study.JMIR diabetes · 2023Article
- Digital health interventions for gestational diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.PLOS digital health · 2022Article
- Online Health Information Seeking Behaviors Among People With Diabetes: A Scoping Review.SAGE open nursingReview
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Abstract
objectiveThe internet has become a primary source of information for many individuals especially those with chronic diseases. This study aims to understand and compare the health seeking behaviour using mobile devices among individuals with diabetes and between a high (Singapore) and middle (Malaysia) income country.
methodsA cross sectional survey was conducted among people with diabetes in Malaysia and Singapore. Participants attending the primary health clinic for the treatment of diabetes were approached to participate in this survey. Data on demographics, health status and beliefs to health were collected and compared.
resultsA total of 673 respondents were included in the study. Most of the respondents reported to have access to the Internet, with a high ownership of mobile phones (99.3%). However, only one in every three respondents sought information online. Younger individuals (≤50 years) and those with higher education more likely to seek information using mobile devices. Respondents in Singapore reported to be more likely to use mobile devices to monitor their health as compared to respondents in Malaysia. However, most respondents would seek health information from their healthcare professionals' especially physicians.
conclusionThere was limited differences in the health-seeking behaviour among the respondents from both countries, suggesting for a need to identify for more effective means of distribution of health related information.
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