Research Article
Behavioural Changes Using mHealth: An Experimental Case Study
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-031-60665-6_30, author={Zahra Mungloo-Dilmohamud and Abha Jodheea-Jutton and Kavi Khedo and Sudha Cheerkoot-Jalim and Leckraj Nagowah and Soulakshmee Nagowah and Abdallah Peerally and Shakuntala Baichoo}, title={Behavioural Changes Using mHealth: An Experimental Case Study}, proceedings={Wireless Mobile Communication and Healthcare. 12th EAI International Conference, MobiHealth 2023, Vila Real, Portugal, November 29-30, 2023 Proceedings}, proceedings_a={MOBIHEALTH}, year={2024}, month={6}, keywords={self-management type 2 diabetes mobile app mHealth self-monitoring}, doi={10.1007/978-3-031-60665-6_30} }- Zahra Mungloo-Dilmohamud
Abha Jodheea-Jutton
Kavi Khedo
Sudha Cheerkoot-Jalim
Leckraj Nagowah
Soulakshmee Nagowah
Abdallah Peerally
Shakuntala Baichoo
Year: 2024
Behavioural Changes Using mHealth: An Experimental Case Study
MOBIHEALTH
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-60665-6_30
Abstract
Mauritius has a very high prevalence of diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, which are often linked to bad eating habits. The use of mHealth applications to bring about positive behavioural changes is practically non-existent in Mauritius since the local unique culinary scene makes it difficult to use such existing applications. The primary objective of this study is to create a customized mHealth application that caters for the peculiarities of the eclectic Mauritian cuisine.MauLifeStyle, a web-based application that caters for calorific content of different types of Mauritian foods and typical activities of the Mauritian population, has been developed and tested using recruited participants. TheMauLifeStyleapplication has been evaluated based on different criteria of MoHTAM, which is a refined technology acceptance model for smart mobile phones. The clinical outcomes were not statistically significant following three months of monitoring. However, the participant feedback supports the demand for digitally mediated self-education for motivated individuals. The developed mHealth application comprises four main functionalities:Blood Glucose Monitoring,Food Intake,Health and Fitness, andCalorie Monitor. It is anticipated that over time,MauLifeStylehas the potential to reduce the prevalence of Diabetes in Mauritius and consequently alleviate the financial burden on the healthcare system through the application of preventive medicine.
