Pather, ShaunTucker, William D.Petersen, Fazlyn2021-02-192024-05-032021-02-192024-05-032019https://hdl.handle.net/10566/12749Philosophiae Doctor - PhDThe increased pervasiveness of information communication and technology and increasing internet access creates anticipation for how contemporary technologies can address critical developmental problems. Non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death globally, even though more than 40% of the deaths are premature and avoidable. Diabetes is such a disease that causes 80% of non-communicable disease deaths in low and middle-income countries. Diabetes is also the leading cause of death in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Diabetes thus constitutes a challenge to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 3 that focuses on health and well-being for all people, at all ages. The potential of technology, such as the use of m-health applications, is recognised as a means to advance the Sustainable Development Goals through supporting health systems in all countries.enSustainable developmental goalsNational development plan 2030Diabetes self-managementTechnology acceptance and useInformation and communication technology for developmentUniversity of Western Cape