ReviewJournal of medical Internet research2023
The Use of Digital Health Interventions for Cardiometabolic Diseases Among South Asian and Black Minority Ethnic Groups: Realist Review.
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- Digital health interventions for promoting adults lifestyle behaviors: who is being left behind? An evidence synthesis of social inequality.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2026Pooled it
- Consideration of inequalities in effectiveness trials of mHealth applications - a systematic assessment of studies from an umbrella review.International journal for equity in health · 2024Pooled it
- Improving behavioural interventions in healthcare to address the needs of disadvantaged groups: A policy-focused evidence brief.Public health in practice (Oxford, England) · 2026Article
- What works to improve health and digital health literacy in disadvantaged groups: A policy-focused evidence brief.Public health in practice (Oxford, England) · 2026Article
- Using Group Chats to Drive Behavior Change in Digital Health Interventions: Scoping Review and Realist Synthesis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Determinants of mistrust in digital health research and approaches to address them among Muslim ethnic minorities living in the United Kingdom: a qualitative study.International journal for equity in health · 2025Article
- Interventions to lower cardiovascular disease risk factors among Asian Indian immigrants: a scoping review protocol.BMJ open · 2025Article
- eHealth literacy in a migrant community and its association with chronic disease.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Uptake of Digital Health Interventions for Cardiometabolic Disease in British South Asian Individuals: Think Aloud Study.JMIR human factors · 2024Article
- Challenges in implementing cultural adaptations of digital health interventions.Communications medicine · 2024Review
- Perceived Risk of Diabetes Among Vietnamese Americans With Prediabetes: Mixed Methods Study.Asian/Pacific Island nursing journal · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundDigital health interventions (DHIs) for the prevention and management of cardiometabolic diseases have become increasingly common. However, there is limited evidence for the suitability of these approaches in minority ethnic populations, who are at an increased risk of these diseases.
objectiveThis study aimed to investigate the use of DHIs for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes among minority ethnic populations in countries with a majority of White, English-speaking populations, focusing on people who identified as South Asian, Black, or African American.
methodsA realist methodology framework was followed. A literature search was conducted to develop context-mechanism-outcome configurations, including the contexts in which DHIs work for the target minority ethnic groups, mechanisms that these contexts trigger, and resulting health outcomes. After systematic searches, a qualitative analysis of the included studies was conducted using deductive and inductive coding.
resultsA total of 15 studies on the uptake of DHIs for cardiovascular disease or diabetes were identified, of which 13 (87%) focused on people with an African-American background. The review found evidence supporting the use of DHIs in minority ethnic populations when specific factors are considered in implementation and design, including patients' beliefs, health needs, education and literacy levels, material circumstances, culture, social networks, and wider community and the supporting health care systems.
conclusionsOur context-mechanism-outcome configurations provide a useful guide for the future development of DHIs targeted at South Asian and Black minority ethnic populations, with specific recommendations for improving cultural competency and promoting accessibility and inclusivity of design.
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