Development of a Health Text Message System to Support Stroke Prevention: A Component of the Love Your Brain Digital Platform.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Globally, stroke is a common cause of death and disability. More than 80% of strokes are reported to be preventable through effective management of modifiable risk factors. Text messages can encourage changes in health behaviour. The Love Your Brain project involves the development and evaluation of a digital health platform for stroke prevention in Australia. In this study, we aimed to develop a text message system and content for this digital platform.

Method

The first phase involved reviewing a repository of existing health promotion messages from prior research on stroke. The second phase included co-designing the content and delivery of the messaging system with community members (n = 12) and health knowledge experts (n = 10) through 16 focus groups. New mess

SUBMITTER: Kilkenny MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12539281 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature