Impact of an interactive smartphone application on glycaemic and blood pressure control among diabetes and hypertension patients in Ghana: A quasi-experimental study

Heliyon 2026 Open access

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Authors: Pearl Aovare, Felix P. Chilunga, Charles F. Hayfron-Benjamin, Amos Laar, N. Moens, Eric P. Moll van Charante, Charles Agyemang
DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2026.e45003
Cited by: 1
References: 31

Abstract

Background Mobile technology has the potential to improve cardiometabolic disease management in sub-Saharan Africa, but data on its effectiveness are limited. In this quasi-experimental study, we investigated the impact of an interactive smartphone application (app) on glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and blood pressure in individuals with type 2 diabetes or hypertension in Ghana. Methods Individuals with type 2 diabetes or hypertension in Greater Accra public clinics were randomly assigned to an intervention or control group. The intervention group received smartphones with a health app providing alerts, medication reminders, and progress monitoring. The control group received standard care. The study assessed changes in HbA1c, glycaemic control (HbA1c < 48 mmol/mol), blood pressure (BP), and BP control (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mobile Health and mHealth Applications Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors

Publication details

Journal / source
Heliyon
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
12
Issue
10
Pages
e45003–e45003
Publication date
11 May 2026
Language
EN