The Effect of Text Message-Based mHealth Interventions on Physical Activity and Weight Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Physical inactivity and obesity are detrimental to one's overall health, as they increase the risk of developing non-communicable diseases. Fortunately, physical inactivity and obesity can be improved by supporting lifestyle behavior changes. This support may be provided remotely by Mobile Health (mHealth) messaging interventions, which involve using mobile messages for health improvement. This study aimed to determine the effect of mHealth interventions using unidirectional text messaging/instant messaging on physical activity and weight-related outcomes in adult populations. An electronic literature search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, for pre-post interventions using unidirectional messaging for physical activity/weight loss. A total of 43 articles were include

SUBMITTER: Emeran A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11562155 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature