SMS-based interventions for improving child and adolescent vaccine coverage and timeliness: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this review was to investigate the impact of short message service (SMS)-based interventions on childhood and adolescent vaccine coverage and timeliness.

Methods

A pre-defined search strategy was used to identify all relevant publications up until July 2022 from electronic databases. Reports of randomised trials written in English and involving children and adolescents less than 18 years old were included. The review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines.

Results

Thirty randomised trials were identified. Most trials were conducted in high-income countries. There was marked heterogeneity between studies. SMS-based interventions were associated with small to moderate improvements in vaccine coverage and timeliness compared to no SMS re

SUBMITTER: Currie GE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11218178 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature