Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Research Protocols
Date Submitted: Jun 20, 2022
Date Accepted: Feb 16, 2023
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Enhancement of Self-Management of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) among adults in urban poor settings of India using Digital Health Intervention: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study
ABSTRACT
Background:
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is increasing among the adult population of India. Urban poor adapt to an urbanized lifestyle, which places them at a higher risk for obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Along with that, they have poor access to healthcare, high out-of-pocket expenditure, poor purchasing ability, and food availability. In India, there is a paucity of data on the interplay of several risk variables in the increased burden of MetS among adults in urban slums settings. There is a limited information on multifaceted interventions useful for the self-management of cardio-metabolic risk factors leading to MetS.
Objective:
The objective of the proposed study is to design, develop, and pilot test an interactive, tailored, internet and mobile-enabled digital health intervention to enhance self-management of MetS among individuals living in urban poor settings of New Delhi, India.
Methods:
The study employs mixed methods to meet the set objectives.
Results:
The study is ethically approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee of ICMR- National Institute of Pathology. The findings will be disseminated to the national and international scientific community and published in peer-reviewed publications.
Conclusions:
The study anticipates enhancement of self-management of MetS among individuals living in urban slum settings. The findings from this study will help understand and expand the role of digital health interventions to enhance self-management of MetS.
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