Effectiveness of a Text Messaging-Based Intervention Targeting Alcohol Consumption Among University Students: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Excessive drinking among university students is a global challenge, leading to significant health risks. However, heavy drinking among students is widely accepted and socially normalized. Mobile phone interventions have attempted to reach students who engage in excessive drinking. A growing number of studies suggest that text message-based interventions could potentially reach many students and, if effective, such an intervention might help reduce heavy drinking in the student community.

Objective

The objective of this study was to test the effectiveness of a behavior change theory-based 6-week text message intervention among university students.

Methods

This study was a two-arm, randomized controlled trial with an intervention group receiving a 6-week text

SUBMITTER: Thomas K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6037945 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature