ArticleJMIR mHealth and uHealth2014
The medium and the message: fitting sound health promotion methodology into 160 characters.
Article in JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Who cites it
14 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Examining Development Processes for Text Messaging Interventions to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease: Systematic Literature Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2019Pooled it
- Fundamentals for Future Mobile-Health (mHealth): A Systematic Review of Mobile Phone and Web-Based Text Messaging in Mental Health.Journal of medical Internet research · 2016Pooled it
- Evaluating User Engagement and Satisfaction With Digital Mental Health Interventions: Randomized Controlled Trial of a Text Messaging Program and e-Mental Health Resources.JMIR human factors · 2026Trial
- The impact of text message reminders on cryotherapy uptake among women testing positive for HPV in western Kenya: a prospective cohort study.BMC women's health · 2024Trial
- Comparison of Young Adult Female Cancer Survivors Recruited from a Population-Based Cancer Registry to Eligible Survivors.Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology · 2021Article
- Acceptability, Safety, and Resonance of the Pilot Digital Suicide Prevention Campaign "Better Off With You": Qualitative Study.JMIR formative research · 2021Article
- Development of a targeted client communication intervention to women using an electronic maternal and child health registry: a qualitative study.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2020Article
- Exploring the feasibility of using mobile phones to improve the management of clients with cervical cancer precursor lesions.BMC women's health · 2019Article
- Implementation of genomics research in Africa: challenges and recommendations.Global health action · 2018Article
- Design and development of a complex narrative intervention delivered by text messages to reduce binge drinking among socially disadvantaged men.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2018Article
- Efficacy of Web-Based Collection of Strength-Based Testimonials for Text Message Extension of Youth Suicide Prevention Program: Randomized Controlled Experiment.JMIR public health and surveillance · 2016Article
- Safe Sex Messages Within Dating and Entertainment Smartphone Apps: A Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2016Review
- Unpacking the Black Box: A Formative Research Approach to the Development of Theory-Driven, Evidence-Based, and Culturally Safe Text Messages in Mobile Health Interventions.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2016Article
- Trading pounds for points: Engagement and weight loss in a mobile health intervention.Digital healthArticle
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Abstract
Text messaging health promotion projects continue to proliferate due to their relative low-cost, simplicity, non-intrusiveness, and proven effectiveness in several randomized controlled trials. In these past trials, participants have typically been recruited through traditional means, received the text messaging intervention, and then completed evaluation. In this issue of the Journal of Medical Internet Research, Sheoran et al have demonstrated how use of text messaging alone can be a feasible method for all three stages: recruitment, intervention, and evaluation. Use of text messages without any other modes of communication could be a key to population-level dissemination and wider uptake of health promotion messages. However, in the rush to utilize new technologies and in the brevity of 160 characters, it should not be forgotten that quality, rigour, and careful development remain essential in any health promotion practice.
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