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Exploring the effectiveness of telehealth-based education in promoting healthcare towards lifestyle diseases among the rural population of Maharashtra

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Lifestyle diseases (LSDs), including hypertension, obesity, and diabetes mellitus, show expanding population health challenges in India, contributing to intensifying associated complications. Traditional in-person health education programs confront obstacles of budget, access, and adaptability. The study evaluated the practicability and impact of an 8-week digital lifestyle intervention on knowledge and lifestyle modification behaviours of the rural population towards LSDs. Material and Methods: = 43) was taught with didactic lectures for the same period. Knowledge and health behaviours were assessed at baseline and at 2 months through the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II questionnaire. The data analysis was done using SPSS Software SPSS version 30.0 (IBM Corp). Results: The present study reported statistically significant higher improvement in knowledge levels and health promotion behaviours towards LSDs among the case group than the control group. Conclusions: An 8-week digital educational intervention not only boosts knowledge of LSDs but also improves lifestyle behaviours in the form of nutrition, physical activity, and stress management.

Source: Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_896_26

Authors: Rahul Ramesh Bogam, Harish Chennuri, Vishwajeet Manohar Chavan, Mohamed Iheb Bougmiza

Institutions: Primary Health Care, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)

Language: English

Topic: Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $450