Immigrant Latino parents demonstrated high interactivity with pediatric primary care text messaging intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The majority of Latino immigrants have been shown to have a mobile phone. Cellular phones offer a low-cost method of reaching larger populations and have the potential for increased tailoring and interactivity. This supports the development of mHealth interventions to address healthcare disparities in this population. In this study we sought to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of interactive Spanish-language text messages sent throughout a child's first year of life in a low-income, limited-English proficient (LEP) Latino population to support families in accessing and using pediatric primary care more effectively.

Methods

Participants (n=79) received interactive text messages over a period of 12 months as a part of a multi-modal mHealth intervention con

SUBMITTER: Silverman-Lloyd LG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7656102 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature