SMS text intervention for uncontrolled hypertension among hypertensive homeless adults in shelter clinics of New York City: protocol for a pragmatic randomised trial study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Uncontrolled hypertension (HTN) is prevalent in persons experiencing homelessness (PEH) and contributes to significant suffering and financial cost. Mobile health approaches such as short messaging service (SMS) texting have led to better control of HTN in the general population. Despite the high utilisation of mobile phones by PEH, SMS texting to support HTN control has not been evaluated among this population. We hypothesise that an SMS testing programme will enhance health communication, information management, outreach and care coordination, and provide behavioural support to address some barriers to HTN management in PEH.

Methods and analysis

This study will use a mixed-methods study design to address two objectives: First, it will evaluate, in a randomised

SUBMITTER: Asgary R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10619124 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature