Text Messaging as a Communication Modality to Promote Screening Mammography in Low-income African American Women.
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2022-04-13Journal
Journal of Medical SystemsPublisher
Springer NatureType
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INTRODUCTION: Though text messages are increasingly used in health promotion, the current understanding of text message-based interventions to increase screening mammography in low-income African American women is limited. This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a text message-based intervention to increase screening mammography in low-income African American women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A 15-item, self-administered, paper-based survey on cell phone ownership, text messaging practices and preferences for future breast health information was administered to 120 female patients at an urban family medicine office. Descriptive analyses and demographic correlates of text messaging practices and preferences were examined. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The majority of respondents (95%) were cell phone owners of whom 81% reported texting. Prior receipt of a text message from a doctor's office was reported by 51% of cell phone owners. Mammography appointment reminders were the most desired content for future breast health text messages. Age (≥ 70 years old) was found to have a significant negative relationship with text messaging practices and perceptions. IMPLICATIONS: The use of text messages to promote mammography was found to be acceptable in this patient population. In addition to age, variables such as the frequency, timing and subject content of text messages also influence their acceptability.Rights/Terms
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http://hdl.handle.net/10713/18606ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1007/s10916-022-01814-2
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