User-Centered Diabetes Self-Management App (DiabAid Nexus) in Sub-Saharan Africa: Development and Usability Study - Takeaways - MDSpire

User-Centered Diabetes Self-Management App (DiabAid Nexus) in Sub-Saharan Africa: Development and Usability Study

  • By

  • Genet Tadese Aboye

  • Ermias Habte Gebremichael

  • Gizeaddis Lamesgin Simegn

  • Jean-Marie Aerts

  • June 2, 2026

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    Diabetes prevalence in the WHO African Region has nearly doubled from 6.4% in 1990 to 10.5% in 2022, highlighting a significant public health challenge.

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    Access to diabetes treatment in the African Region remains limited, with only 26.1% of diagnosed adults receiving proper care as of 2022.

  • 3

    mHealth platforms show promise in improving diabetes management by enhancing access, glucose control, and self-care practices in low-resource settings.

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    User perceptions of mHealth apps, including usability and cultural relevance, are critical for their adoption and long-term use in diabetes self-management.

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    The study developed a user-centered mHealth platform for diabetes management in Sub-Saharan Africa, guided by user feedback and evidence-based design principles.

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User-Centered Diabetes Self-Management App (DiabAid Nexus) in Sub-Saharan Africa: Development and Usability Study

  • by Genet Tadese Aboye, Ermias Habte Gebremichael, Gizeaddis Lamesgin Simegn, Jean-Marie Aerts

  • June 2, 2026

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