The Utilization of Short Message Service (SMS) in Promoting Community Maternal Health

Abstract

The study gives emphasis to health teaching among Filipino mothers through the utilization of short message system (SMS) and distribution of pamphlets. The results suggest significant improvement in the cognitive scores of the control group and experimental group. Findings shows that SMS and pamphlets are comparable in disseminating health information.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Felin Nida Corrales Casing
Ellayza Narciso Blas

Author Details

Ellayza Narciso Blas, BSN; Felin Nida Corrales Casing, BSN -- College of Nursing, Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela City, Philippines

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Health Teaching, Information Dissemination, Short Message Service

Recommended Citation

Casing, Felin Nida Corrales and Blas, Ellayza Narciso, "The Utilization of Short Message Service (SMS) in Promoting Community Maternal Health" (2017). Convention. 435.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/435

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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