Using Mobile Phones to Improve Vaccination Uptake in 21 Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The benefits of vaccination have been comprehensively proven; however, disparities in coverage persist because of poor health system management, limited resources, and parental knowledge and attitudes. Evidence suggests that health interventions that engage local parties in communication strategies improve vaccination uptake. As mobile technology is widely used to improve health communication, mobile health (mHealth) interventions might be used to increase coverage.

Objective

The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the available literature on the use of mHealth to improve vaccination in low- and middle-income countries with large numbers of unvaccinated children.

Methods

In February 2017, MEDLINE (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieva

SUBMITTER: Oliver-Williams C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5647459 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature