Background Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading global health problem in
this century and are the principal causes of death and health care spending worldwide …

Background: There is growing interest in mobile health apps; however, not all of them have
been successful. The most common issue has been users' nonadoption or abandonment of …

Background Studies on which persuasive features may work for different users in health
contexts are rare. The participants in this study were microentrepreneurs. We built a …

Background: The success of mobile apps in improving the lifestyle of patients with
noncommunicable diseases through self-management interventions is contingent upon the …

Background An increasing number of mobile health (mHealth) apps are becoming available
for download and use on mobile devices. Even with the increase in availability and use of …

Background: Mobile health (mHealth) apps have shown to improve health indicators, but
concerns remain about the inclusion of populations from low-and medium-income countries …

Background: Rising criticism about the risks associated with the use of mobile health apps
necessitates a critical perspective to assess the use of these apps. A cost-benefit approach …

Background: Studies have consistently shown that mobile and Web-based apps have
positive impacts on people's daily lifestyles, health management, and disease treatment. As …

Background: Despite the ubiquity of smartphones, there is little guidance for how to design
mobile health apps to increase use. Specifically, knowing what features users expect, grab …

Background: Patients are increasingly using mobile health (mHealth) apps to monitor their
health and educate themselves about medical issues. Despite the increasing popularity of …