Effectiveness of mHealth-based vision screening on uptake of referral services among children of government schools in Rawalpindi, Pakistan: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Vision screening in educational settings holds significant importance for early detection of visual impairment. A key challenge is the low uptake of referral services which significantly limits the effectiveness of screening. Mobile health (mHealth) is one intervention that is rapidly being adopted in Pakistan with more than 100 million smartphones users. However, evidence of its effectiveness on referral uptake outcomes is still limited.

Methods and analysis

A concurrent, parallel-group, single-blinded randomised controlled trial will be conducted in government schools of Rawalpindi district, Pakistan. Participants will first be screened for visual impairment using the mHealth visual acuity application. After screening, schools will be randomly allocated (1:1)

SUBMITTER: Javed A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12574340 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature