The effect of mobile text messages on knowledge and perception towards cancer and behavioral risks among college students, Northeast Ethiopia: A randomized controlled trial protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer is an emerging public health problem in Ethiopia. A significant proportion of premature cancer deaths are preventable. The socioeconomic impact of cancer can be considerably reduced provided that effective interventions are put in place to control risk factors. Text-messaging has been currently targeted as a simple and efficient tool for providing people with health information.

Objective

To evaluate the effectiveness of mobile text messages in improving knowledge and perception on cancer and behavioral risks among college students.

Methods

Design: a single-blind, 2-arm randomized controlled trial will be used. Setting: the study will be conducted among public colleges in Dessie town, Northeast Ethiopia. Study population: students who are studying in

SUBMITTER: Hussien FM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8270214 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature