Nepalese women with gestational diabetes find a mobile app easy to use and satisfying for self-management
Key takeaway:
A cross-sectional study of 46 Nepalese women with gestational diabetes found that the GDM-DH mobile app showed good usability (SUS score 72.1/100) and was well-accepted, with 97.8% finding it easy to use.
Study at a glance
What was studied
Usability and acceptability of a GDM mobile app in Nepalese women
Study type
Cross-Sectional
duration
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
Intervention
Mobile app for gestational diabetes self-management
Outcomes
User experience SUS score, App usability rating (MAUQ), Maternity diabetes treatment satisfaction
Funding
Non-industry sponsored
Main effects
GDM-DH app achieved good usability (SUS 72.12±4.78, above industry average of 68) ↓
95.6% of women liked using the app and would use it frequently ↓
97.8% found the app easy to use and well organized ↓
Evidence Summary
| Intervention | Outcome | Measured Change | Study Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mobile app for gestational diabetes self-management (Behavioral & Lifestyle) |  App usability rating (MAUQ) (Adherence & Engagement) | Uncertain | Limited |
Mobile app for gestational diabetes self-management (Behavioral & Lifestyle) |  Maternity diabetes treatment satisfaction (Patient-Reported) | Uncertain | Limited |
Mobile app for gestational diabetes self-management (Behavioral & Lifestyle) | User experience SUS score (Adherence & Engagement) | Uncertain | Limited |
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Evidence Suggest
- App demonstrated strong usability and acceptability in a low-resource setting
- High engagement: 37 min/day average use with 12 min/session
- 23.9% needed technical support - suggests need for built-in tutorials
Who this applies to
This study applies to women with gestational diabetes in low-resource settings, particularly those in Nepal or South Asia, who may benefit from culturally tailored mobile health tools for diabetes self-management.
Keep in Mind
This is a feasibility study with a small sample size from a single hospital in Nepal. The app was only available in Nepali and required an Android smartphone. About one-quarter of participants needed technical support, suggesting that digital literacy may be a barrier for some users.
Between the Lines
- Small sample size (n=46) limits generalizability
- Only included literate women with Android phones
- Instruments (SUS, MAUQ) not formally validated in Nepali
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Journal Reference
Chaudhary K, Shanmugavel A, Shrestha B, et al. Usability Acceptability and Satisfaction of a New Mobile Intervention among Nepalese Women with Gestational Diabetes: A Cross-sectional Study. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2025;63(290):714-720. doi:10.31729/jnma.v63i290.9201
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