Hypertension Health Promotion via Text Messaging at a Community Health Center in South Africa: A Mixed Methods Study
BackgroundThe use of mobile phones to deliver health care (mHealth) is increasing in popularity due to the high prevalence of mobile phone penetration. This is seen in developing countries, where mHealth may be particularly useful in overcoming traditional access barriers. Non-communicable diseases...
Main Authors: | Hacking, Damian, Haricharan, Hanne J, Brittain, Kirsty, Lau, Yan Kwan, Cassidy, Tali, Heap, Marion |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JMIR Publications
2016-03-01
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Series: | JMIR mHealth and uHealth |
Online Access: | http://mhealth.jmir.org/2016/1/e22/ |
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