ArticlemHealth2017
Effect of mHealth on modifying behavioural risk-factors of non-communicable diseases in an adult, rural population in Delhi, India.
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- Behavior Change Techniques and the Effects Associated With Digital Behavior Change Interventions in Sedentary Behavior in the Clinical Population: A Systematic Review.Frontiers in digital health · 2021Pooled it
- Text Message Interventions for Physical Activity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.American journal of preventive medicine · 2020Pooled it
- What is the role of smartphones on physical activity promotion? A systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of public health · 2019Pooled it
- Role of telemedicine in cardiovascular care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).American heart journal plus : cardiology research and practice · 2026Review
- Digital intervention targeting nutrition and physical activity behaviours among healthy individuals in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025Article
- Use of modern technologies for promoting health at the population level in India.The Lancet regional health. Southeast Asia · 2024Review
- Telemedicine interventions for hypertension management in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review.PloS one · 2021Article
- Mobile health solutions in developing countries: a stakeholder perspective.Health systems (Basingstoke, England) · 2018Review
- Task Sharing for Managing Common Noncommunicable Disease in a Nurse Led Noncommunicable Diseases Clinic in Peri-Urban Community of Chandigarh.Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social MedicineArticle
- The use of telehealth technology for lifestyle modification among patients with hypertension in Nigeria and Ghana.Digital healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThe rising trend of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has led to a "dual burden" in low and middle-income (LAMI) countries like India which are still battling with high prevalence of communicable diseases. The incorporation of a target specially dedicated to NCDs within the goal 3 of the newly adopted Sustainable Development Goals indicates the importance the world now accords to prevention and control of these diseases. Mobile phone technology is increasingly viewed as a promising communication channel that can be utilized for primary prevention of NCDs by promoting behaviour change and risk factor modification.
methodsA "Before and After" Intervention study was conducted on 400 subjects, over a period of one year, in Barwala village, Delhi, India. An mHealth intervention package consisting of weekly text messages and monthly telephone calls addressing lifestyle modification for risk factors of NCDs was given to the intervention group, compared to no intervention package in control group.
resultsAfter Intervention Phase, significant reduction was seen in behavioural risk factors (unhealthy diet and insufficient physical activity) in the intervention group compared to control group. Body mass index (BMI), systolic blood pressure and fasting blood sugar level also showed significant difference in the intervention group as compared to controls.
conclusionsOur study has demonstrated the usefulness of mHealth for health promotion and lifestyle modification at community level in a LAMI country. With the growing burden of NCDs in the community, such cost effective and innovative measures will be needed that can easily reach the masses.
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