  Diabetes is a global health problem with a high mortality rate. The research
indicates low levels of technology use amongst diabetic patients in low
socioeconomic environments and minority groups. We posit that the culture of
patients is a potential reason for the low adoption and use of technology.
However, research on the proliferation of culture at an individual level is
limited. Therefore, this paper assessed the influence of culture on mobile
application adoption and use amongst diabetic patients in the Cape Flats, South
Africa. This study used key constructs from the Theory of Planned Behaviour
(TPB) and Hofstede's cultural dimensions. It was analysed using survey data
from 439 respondents using purposive sampling. It was found that the dimensions
of Hofstede and the Theory of Planned Behaviour can identify how culture
influences mobile application adoption of diabetic patients in the geographical
Cape Flats area. However, this research indicates a stronger relationship
between culture and diabetes self-management activities than culture and the
adoption of mobile applications.
