Transforming Health: The role of mobile applications in lifestyle changes for hypertension

IF 2.3 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health Pub Date : 2025-06-11 DOI:10.1016/j.cegh.2025.102097

Annaram Ravali, D. Sunil Kumar, Shruddha, Deepika Yadav

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Abstract

Introduction

Hypertension is a significant worldwide health issue, especially in developing nations like India. Despite the existence of treatment options, the management of the condition typically needs to improve the desired level of effectiveness due to inadequate compliance with medication and lifestyle choices.

Methodology

This study lasted 6 months and was a quasi-experimental investigation that included 272 patients with hypertension. The study was conducted at an urban health centre in Mysuru, India. The participants selected were divided into an experimental group of 136 individuals who used the “BP Fit” app and received standard care and a control group of 136 individuals who only received standard care. The application incorporated functionalities for monitoring blood pressure and managing their lifestyle. The measured outcomes encompassed blood pressure and changes in lifestyle factors.

Results

The experimental group showed noteworthy enhancements in blood pressure regulation. App users exhibited greater compliance with the DASH diet than non-app users (63.2 % vs 29.4 %, p < 0.001). Additionally, app users had lower rates of smoking (19.9 % vs 45.6 %, p < 0.001) and alcohol use (23.5 % vs 47.1 %, p < 0.001). No disparities were detected in the levels of physical exercise.

Conclusion

The “BP Fit” mobile application successfully enhanced different areas of hypertension management, such as blood pressure regulation and specific lifestyle factors. These findings validate the capability of mHealth technologies to improve hypertension care in India. Mobile health technologies have shown the potential to enhance the management of chronic diseases. However, further research is required to determine their usefulness in controlling hypertension in India.

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改变健康：移动应用程序在高血压生活方式改变中的作用

高血压是一个全球性的重大健康问题，尤其是在像印度这样的发展中国家。尽管存在治疗选择，但由于对药物和生活方式选择的依从性不足，这种情况的管理通常需要提高预期的有效性水平。方法本研究历时6个月，采用准实验研究方法，纳入272例高血压患者。这项研究是在印度迈苏尔的一个城市卫生中心进行的。被选中的参与者被分为实验组（136人）和对照组（136人），实验组使用“BP Fit”应用程序并接受标准治疗。该应用程序集成了监测血压和管理他们生活方式的功能。测量的结果包括血压和生活方式因素的变化。结果实验组血压调节功能明显增强。应用程序用户比非应用程序用户更遵守DASH饮食(63.2% vs 29.4%, p <；0.001)。此外，应用程序用户的吸烟率也较低（19.9% vs 45.6%）。0.001)和酒精使用(23.5% vs 47.1%, p <；0.001)。在体育锻炼水平上没有发现差异。结论“BP Fit”移动应用程序成功地增强了高血压管理的不同领域，如血压调节和特定生活方式因素。这些发现验证了移动健康技术改善印度高血压护理的能力。移动卫生技术已显示出加强慢性病管理的潜力。然而，还需要进一步的研究来确定它们在印度控制高血压的有效性。

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Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

CiteScore

4.60

自引率

7.70%

发文量

218

审稿时长

66 days

期刊介绍： Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health (CEGH) is a multidisciplinary journal and it is published four times (March, June, September, December) a year. The mandate of CEGH is to promote articles on clinical epidemiology with focus on developing countries in the context of global health. We also accept articles from other countries. It publishes original research work across all disciplines of medicine and allied sciences, related to clinical epidemiology and global health. The journal publishes Original articles, Review articles, Evidence Summaries, Letters to the Editor. All articles published in CEGH are peer-reviewed and published online for immediate access and citation.