scholarly journals Pengaruh short message service (SMS) terhadap pengetahuan dan intensi menyusui di Kabupaten Purbalingga Provinsi Jawa Tengah

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 261
Author(s):  
Zly Wahyuni ◽  
Theodola Baning Rahayujati ◽  
Mohammad Hakimi
Keyword(s):  
Short Message Service ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Short Message ◽  
Breastfeeding Intention ◽  
Message Service ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
Paired T Test

Effect of short message service toward knowledge and breastfeeding intention in Purbalingga district, Central JavaPurposeThis study aimed to determine the effect of short message service on improving mother's knowledge and intention in breastfeeding.MethodsThis study used a quasi-experimental design with non equivalent control group and pretest and posttest conducted with 36 breastfeeding mothers who received a breastfeeding brochure with short message service in the intervention group and 32 breastfeeding mothers who received only the brochure in the control group. The breastfeeding mothers all had an infant less than 2 months old and had a handphone. Data were processed by stata 12.0 using paired t-test, unpaired t-test and linear regression tests.ResultsThe pretest-posttest scores showed increase of knowledge about breastfeeding after delivering information of breastfeeding through short message service (p<0.05). It showed no effect of increasing breastfeeding intention after delivering information of breastfeeding through short message service (p> 0.05).ConclusionShort message service was effective to improve knowledge of breastfeeding mothers, however it had no effect in improving breastfeeding intentions.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE (SMS) TEXTING ON MEDICATION ADHERENCE AMONG TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Yunus Adhy Prasetyo
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Short Message Service ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Short Message ◽  
Tuberculosis Patients ◽  
The Public ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Message Service ◽  
Experimental Group

The study was conducted to examine the effect of Short Message Service (SMS) Texting on medication adherence among tuberculosis patients. 68 persons diagnosed with tuberculosis and registered in the public health center in Klari, Karawang, West Java, Indonesia, were randomly appointed to an experimental or control group; 34 persons assigned to each group. Participants in the experimental group received routine SMS Texting, while those in the control group receive none. Data were analyzed using Dependent t-test and Independent t-test. The results indicated that after participating by receiving SMS texting, there was a significant improvement in medication adherence in TB patients in the experimental group, which was shown by significant difference in mean score of medication adherence. In addition, after participating in the program, there was a meaningful difference in mean scores of medication adherence between the experimental group (X=6.38, SD=0.85) and the control group (X=3.64, SD=1.04), p<0.01. The SMS Texting method appears to be effective in improving medication adherence among TB patients.

scholarly journals A Community-Based Short Message Service Intervention to Improve Mothers’ Feeding Practices for Obesity Prevention: Quasi-Experimental Study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Jiang ◽  
Mu Li ◽  
Li Ming Wen ◽  
Louise Baur ◽  
Gengsheng He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Short Message Service ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Short Message ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Solid Foods ◽  
Message Service ◽  
Sms Intervention ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Early Childhood Obesity

BACKGROUND The prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing in China, and the effect of mobile phone short message service (SMS) interventions to prevent early childhood obesity needs to be evaluated. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to assess the effect of an SMS intervention on the prevention of obesity in young children. METHODS A quasi-experimental design SMS intervention was carried out in 4 community health centers (CHCs) in Shanghai, China. A total of 2 CHCs were assigned to the intervention group, and 2 CHCs were assigned to the control group. Mothers in the intervention group received weekly SMS messages on breastfeeding and infant feeding from the third trimester to 12 months postpartum. The primary outcomes were children’s body mass index (BMI), BMI z-score, and weight-for-length z-score at 12 and 24 months. Factors associated with higher BMI and weight-for-length z-score at 24 months were also assessed. RESULTS A total of 582 expectant mothers were recruited at the beginning of the third gestational trimester. 477 (82.0%) and 467 (80.2%) mothers and their children were followed up to 12 and 24 months postpartum, respectively. There were no significant differences in children’s BMI, BMI z-score, and weight-for-length z-score at 12 and 24 months between the 2 groups. Factors associated with higher BMI, BMI z-score, and weight-for-length z-score at 24 months included higher birth weight, introduction of solid foods before 4 months, and taking a bottle to bed at 12 months. CONCLUSIONS The SMS intervention did not show a significant effect on children’s BMI, BMI z-score, or weight-for-length z-score at 12 and 24 months. Introduction of solid foods before 4 months and taking a bottle to bed at 12 months were significantly and positively correlated with a higher BMI, BMI z-score, and weight-for-length z-score at 24 months. Further studies with more rigorous design are needed to evaluate the effect of SMS interventions on preventing early childhood obesity.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Madu terhadap Frekuensi Batuk dan Napas Serta Ronkhi pada Balita Pneumonia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Diah Ayu Agustin ◽  
Nani Nurhaeni ◽  
Nur Agustini
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
Kolmogorov Smirnov ◽  
Frequency Of Respiration

ABSTRAKBalita pneumonia mengalami batuk, napas cepat, dan ronkhi. Madu memiliki efek antimikroba dan antibodi yang dapat menghambat pertumbuhan agen mikroba penyebab pneumonia. Tujuan penelitian: mengetahui pengaruh pemberian madu terhadap frekuensi batuk, frekuensi napas, dan ronkhi balita pneumonia. Metode: Desain penelitian quasi-experimental: pre-test-post-test, non-equivalent control group. Jumlah sampel 34 balita berdasarkan rumus besar sampel kategorik berpasangan. Kelompok intervensi sejumlah 17 orang, diberikan madu murni 2,5 cc 30 menit sebelum anak tidur malam (± pukul 18.00) selama 3 hari. Kelompok kontrol sejumlah 17 orang diberikan air putih 2,5 cc 30 menit sebelum anak tidur malam (± pukul 18.00) selama 3 hari. Pengukuran hasil penelitian dilakukan pada hari pertama sebelum perlakuan dan hari keempat setelah perlakuan. Instrumen yang digunakan ialah timer, stetoskop, lembar observasi, dan kuesioner. Analisis data bivariat berpasangan menggunakan marginal homogenity, pair t test, dan Mc Nemar. Analisis data bivariat tidak berpasangan menggunakan Kolmogorov Smirnov, Fisher exact, dan independent t test. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menemukan adanya pengaruh yang bermakna pada pemberian madu terhadap frekuensi batuk (p=0,001), frekuensi napas (p=0,0001), dan ronkhi (p=0,012) antara kelompok kontrol dan kelompok intervensi. Kesimpulan: Rekomendasi penelitian ialah perlu menerapkan pemberian madu pada balita pneumonia untuk menurunkan batuk, frekuensi napas, dan ronkhi.Kata Kunci: balita pneumonia, frekuensi batuk, frekuensi napas, madu, ronkhi.EFFECT OF HONEY ON FREQUENCY OF COUGH, RESPIRATION AND RHONCHI IN UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN WITH PNEUMONIAABSTRACTUnder-five children with pneumonia experience cough, rapid breathing, and rhonchi. Honey has antimicrobial and antibody effects which can inhibit the growth of pneumonia-causing microbial agents. Objective: To identify the effect of honey on frequency of cough, respiration, and rhonchi in under-five children with pneumonia. Methods: This study employed quasi- experimental research with pretest-posttest, non-equivalent control group. The number of samples of 34 under-five children based on the formula of categorical paired samples. The intervention group numbering 17 people was given 2.5 cc ofpure honey 30 minutes before the child slept at night (± 06:00pm) for 3 days. The control group numbering 17people was given 2.5 cc ofwater 30 minutes before the child slept at night (± 06:00pm) for 3 days. The study results were measured on the first day before treatment and the fourth day after treatment. The instruments used were timer, stethoscope, observation sheet, and questionnaire. Paired bivariate data were analyzed using marginal homogeneity, pair t test, and Mc Nemar. Unpaired bivariate data were analyzed of using Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Fisher’s exact, and independent t-test. Results: The study results found a significant effect of giving honey on frequency of cough (p=0.001), frequency of respiration (p=0.0001), and rhonchi (p=0.012) between the control group and the intervention group. Conclusion: This study recommends to give honey to under-five children with pneumonia to decrease cough, frequency of respiration, and rhonchi.Keywords: under-five children with pneumonia, frequency of cough, frequency of respiration, honey, rhonchi.

scholarly journals PENGARUH MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN AUDIO VISUAL DAN ALAT PERAGA EDUKATIF TERHADAP HASIL PERKEMBANGAN ANAK DI RA AL KHODIJAH PURWOREJO KECAMATAN NGUNUT KABUPATEN TULUNGAGUNG

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andi Asrifan ◽  
Adi Wijayanto
Keyword(s):  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Paired Sample ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
Paired T Test

Penelitian dalam skripsi ini dilatar belakangi bahwa penggunaan media pembelajaran yang tepat dapat memberikan stimulasi perkembangan anak usia dini. Pemilihan dan penggunaan media pembelajaran yang tepat dapat menstimulasi perkembangan anak usia dini di RA Al Khodijah Purworejo Ngunut Tulungagung. Media audio visual memberikan suara dan gambar yang bergerak sehingga dapat menarik minat anak dalam pembelajaran dan mempengaruhi kecerdasan bahasa anak. Sedangkan pembelajaran dengan menggunakan APE akan mempermudah dan memberikan kesempatan pada anak untuk berimajinasi, berfikir kreatif, menciptakan sesuatu yang baru dan menemukan berbagai alternatif dalam pemecahan masalah.Peneliti menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan pendekatan quasi experimental dan desain penelitian non equivalent control group design. Populasi anak usia dini kelompok B di RA Al Khodijah Purworejo Kecamatan Ngunut Kabupaten Tulungagung tahun pelajaran 2019/2020 yang terdiri dari kelompok B1 sejumlah 30 anak dan kelompok B2 sejumlah 30 anak. Sampel diambil dengan teknik purposive sampling sejumlah 30 anak. Variabel independen media audio visual dan alat peraga edukatif, variabel dependen pengembangan bahasa anak. Data diambil dengan lembar observasi pengembangan bahasa anak, kemudian dianalisis dengan uji paired sample t test dan independent sample t test.Hasil dari penelitian didapatkan: 1) Ada pengaruh media pembelajaran audio visual terhadap hasil pengembangan bahasa anak kelas B di RA Al Khodijah Purworejo Ngunut Tulungagung. Hal tersebut ditunjukkan dari uji paired t test pengembangan bahasa anak antara sebelum dan sesudah pembelajaran media audio visual didapatkan p value 0,000 &lt; 0,05. 2) Ada pengaruh alat peraga edukatif terhadap hasil pengembangan bahasa anak kelas B di RA Al Khodijah Purworejo Ngunut Tulungagung. Hal tersebut ditunjukkan dari uji paired t test pengembangan bahasa anak antara sebelum dan sesudah pembelajaran dengan alat peraga edukatif didapatkan p value 0,000 &lt; 0,05. 3) Ada perbedaan pengaruh media pembelajaran audio visual dan alat peraga edukatif terhadap hasil pengembangan bahasa anak kelas B di RA Al Khodijah Purworejo Ngunut Tulungagung. Hal tersebut ditunjukkan dari uji independen t test pengaruh media pembelajaran audio visual dan alat peraga edukatif terhadap hasil pengembangan bahasa anak didapatkan p value 0,004 &lt; 0,05.

scholarly journals PENGARUH TEPID SPONGE TERHADAP PENURUNAN SUHU TUBUH PADA ANAK PRA SEKOLAH YANG MENGALAMI DEMAM DI RSUD UNGARAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Siti Haryani ◽  
Eka Adimayanti ◽  
Ana Puji Astuti
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
Paired T Test

Anak merupakan potensi penerus cita-cita bangsa, oleh karena itu perkembangan anak harus mendapatkan perhatian dari orang tua dan juga dari pemerintah.  Jika anak dipupuk dan dipelihara dengan baik sesuai dengan keinginan dan harapan maka anak akan tumbuh dan berkembang dengan baik pula, akan tetapi apabila anak tidak dipupuk dan dipelihara maka anak tidak akan tumbuh dan berkembang sebagaimana mestinya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh tepid sponge terhadap penurunan suhu tubuh pada anak pra sekolah yang mengalami demam di rumah sakit Ungaran. Adapun luaran yang akan dihasilkan pada penelitian ini adalah meningkatkan ketrampilan perawat dalam prosedur tepid sponge, sehingga bisa diterapkan dalam pemberian asuhan keperawatan pada anak untuk menurunkan  suhu dengan melibatkan orangtua. Rancangan penelitian yang akan digunakan adalah Quasi Experimental Design dengan Pretest-Posttest Non Equivalent Control Group Design. Uji analisis bivariat menggunakan Paired  t Test. Uji Pengaruh dengan Product Moment Pearson. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan suhu sebelum sebelum dilakukan tepid sponge sebagian besar ( 73, 34 %) berada pada suhu 38-39° Celcius. Suhu tubuh setelah dilakukan tepid sponge sebagian besar (63 %) berada pada suhu 37 -38° Celsius. Perbedaan suhu tubuh anak pada uji t berpasangan untuk kelompok intervensi diperoleh nilai signifikansi  0.000 (p < 0.05). Pemberian kompres water tepid sponge berpengaruh terhadap   penurunan suhu tuhuh. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah Pemberian kompres water tepid sponge berpengaruh terhadap   penurunan suhu tuhuh Kata Kunci : Tepid Sponge, Suhu tubuh, anak pra sekolah

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pemberian Madu Terhadap Berat Badan Dan Kadar Malondialdehyd Pada Ibu Hamil Dengan Anemia

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Astuti Astuti ◽  
Kartika Asli ◽  
Asrida Asrida ◽  
Nunung Erviany ◽  
Ummul Khair
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Paired T Test

Honey contains complex nutrients including vitamins A, C, E, B and flavonoids which play a role in suppressing oxidative stress. This study aimed to determine the effect of honey and Fe on body weight and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels of anemia pregnant women. The type of this study was quasi-experimental with the pretest-posttest design. Data analysis using paired t-test and independent samples test. After implementation the average value of the intervention group was 2.30 ± 0.50 while the average value of the control group was 2.00 ± 0.20 which showed that there was an effect of giving honey + Fe and Fe to the weight of anemic pregnant women. Whereas the statistical test results of the independent samples test showed p> 0.05 (p = 0.307) which means that there was no significant difference between the administration of honey + Fe (intervention) and Fe (control). In the melondialdehyde (MDA) variable there was a decrease in the intervention group by 8.86 ± 2.78 with the paired t-test obtained p value 0.002, this indicates there is an effect of giving honey + Fe to malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. The average value in the control group was 0.92 ± 0.07 with the paired t-test p value of 0.653 indicating no effect of Fe on Melondialdehyde (MDA) levels. Based on the test of the independent samples test obtained p value 0.004 (α <0.05). Conclusion: administration of honey + Fe effectively reduces malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and increases the weight of anemic pregnant women.

scholarly journals Effect of a Short Message Service Intervention on Excessive Gestational Weight Gain in a Low-Income Population: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1428
Author(s):  
Hannah Holmes ◽  
Cristina Palacios ◽  
YanYan Wu ◽  
Jinan Banna
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Short Message Service ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Short Message ◽  
Gestational Weight ◽  
Excessive Gestational Weight Gain ◽  
Message Service

Objectives: The objective of this trial was to investigate the effect of educational short message service (SMS), or text messages, on excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) in a low-income, predominantly overweight/obese population. Methods: Participants (n = 83) were mostly overweight/obese women recruited at Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clinics on the island of O’ahu, Hawai’i at 15–20 weeks gestational age. The intervention group received SMS on nutrition and physical activity during pregnancy designed to help them meet Institute of Medicine (IOM) guidelines for GWG and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines for exercise, respectively. The control group received SMS about general health topics during pregnancy, excluding nutrition and physical activity. Both groups received one text message per week for eighteen weeks. GWG was defined as the difference between the last self-reported weight taken before delivery and participants’ self-reported weight before pregnancy. Differences between study groups were examined using t-tests and Chi-square tests. Linear regression models were used to examine association of GWG with study group and other factors. Results: GWG was similar (p = 0.58) in the control group (14.1 ± 11.4 kg) and the intervention group (15.5 ± 11.6 kg). The percentage of participants exceeding IOM guidelines for GWG was similar (p = 0.51) in the control group (50.0%, n = 17) and the intervention group (60.5%, n = 23). Conclusions: GWG was not significantly different between intervention and control groups. Trials that begin earlier in pregnancy or before pregnancy with longer intervention durations and varying message frequency as well as personalized or interactive messages may be needed to produce significant improvements.

scholarly journals Pendidikan gizi dan pesan gizi melalui short message service terhadap pengetahuan, perilaku, dan kepatuhan ibu hamil minum tablet besi

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Mars Khendra Kusfriyadi ◽  
Hamam Hadi ◽  
Anis Fuad
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Short Message Service ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Short Message ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Message Service ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Sms Intervention ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
Pregnant Mothers

Background: Low compliance as one cause of high prevalence of anemia in Indonesia is mainly due to forgetfulness. Nutrition education and short message service (SMS) are expected to become media to send nutrition message and remind pregnant mothers of taking iron tablet.Objective: To identify impact of nutrition education and nutrition message through SMS to knowledge, behavior and compliance of pregnant mothers with taking iron tablet.Method: The study was a quasi experiment that used pre and post test control/non equivalent control group design involving 3 groups of experiment, i.e. nutrition education only, nutrition education and SMS, and control as comparator. Subject of the study consisted of 121 pregnant mothers. The study was carried out from November 2009 to April 2010 at Palangka Raya Municipality in Pahandut, Kayon and Tangkiling Health Centers. Statistical analysis was performed by using paired t-test, ANOVA, Tukey test, and multivariate test.Results: Pregnant mothers that got nutrition education and SMS intervention significantly improved their knowledge and behavior (p<0.05). Pregnant mothers that got nutrition education and SMS had knowledge 18 point higher (coef=18.26), behavior 4 point better (coef=4.07) and probability 4 times more compliant than the control group (OR=3.79; p=0.03). Nutrition education and SMS intervention could increase compliance and significantly affect increase of hemoglobin (Hb) level up to 1.3g/dl (p<0.05). Increase of Hb level went in line with increase of compliance (dose-response) in pregnant mothers with preliminary Hb level <11g/dl. Meanwhile in pregnant mothers with preliminary Hb level ≥11g/dl, increase of Hb level was statistically significant when compliance reached ≥90%. Conclusion: Pregnant mothers that got nutrition education and SMS had better knowledge, behavior and compliance with taking iron tablet than those that only got nutrition education and the control group. High compliance could significantly increase Hb level.  

scholarly journals Effectiveness of the eCARE programme: a short message service for asthma monitoring

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. e100007
Author(s):  
Lathy Prabhakaran ◽  
Yap Chun Wei
Keyword(s):  
Asthma Control ◽  
Short Message Service ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Care Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Short Message ◽  
Message Service ◽  
Randomised Controlled

ObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of the upgraded eCARE monitoring system on asthma control in discharged emergency department (ED) patients.MethodsA multicentre randomised controlled study (randomised controlled trial) was done for patients with a primary diagnosis of asthma seen at the EDs in Singapore between 1 March 2013 and 28 February 2015. Those who met the inclusion criteria were randomised into a control group (routine care, n=212) and intervention group (eCARE, n=212). Patients in the intervention group received short message service (SMS) messages according to a structured workflow, while patients in the control group did not receive SMS support.ResultsFor patients with poorly controlled asthma at recruitment, the results at 5 weeks showed no statistical difference in the proportion of patients who attained well-controlled asthma between the eCARE and routine care groups. At 3 months, the routine care group had a higher proportion of patients with well-controlled asthma but this was not statistically significant after adjustment for baseline differences using logistic regression. Approximately 95% of patients under the eCARE programme were satisfied with the SMS service.DiscussionPatients in the eCARE programme did not have better asthma control than those receiving routine care. Conversely, patients in the eCARE programme appeared to have poorer asthma control, though a larger sample size will be required to confirm this finding.

Short Message Service (SMS)-based strategy to improve antipsychotic adherence in schizophrenia

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1454-1454 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.M. Montes ◽  
M. Gómez Beneyto ◽  
A. Tesoro ◽  
T. Díez ◽  
J. Maurino
Keyword(s):  
Antipsychotic Medication ◽  
Short Message Service ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Absolute Difference ◽  
Adherence Rate ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Antipsychotic Treatment ◽  
Short Message ◽  
Message Service ◽  
Sms Reminders

ObjectivePoor adherence to antipsychotic treatment is a well-recognized challenge among patients with schizophrenia and is associated with increased morbidity and consumption of health care resources.We evaluated the effect of daily Short Message Service (SMS) reminders on patients’ adherence to antipsychotic medication in schizophrenia.MethodsClinically stabilized outpatients with schizophrenia and considered to be poor adherent (at least one affirmative answer of Morisky-Green questionnaire -MAQ) to antipsychotic monotherapy were included in a multicenter, randomized, open-label, controlled trial. Participants were randomized to receive a daily SMS reminder on their cell phone to take their medication during 3 months or current standard of care. The primary outcome measure was improvement in adherence rate (mean MAQ score) after 3 months.Results254 patients were analysed, 66.5% men. Mean age: 39.7 years (SD = 11.03). Baseline socio-demographic and clinical characteristics were similar between the two groups. No significant differences in baseline mean MAQ scores were observed between groups (2.23, SD = 0.94 and 2.23, SD = 0.85, respectively).At month 3, mean MAQ score in the intervention group was 1.2 and 1.53 in the control group. Absolute difference in mean adherence rate between groups was −0.33 (95%CI −0.62, −0.03; p = 0.03). Largest change from baseline was observed in question 4 of the questionnaire “When you feel better, do you sometimes stop taking your medicine?” (percentage of affirmative answers in the SMS group vs control was 45% and 59%, respectively, p = 0.02).ConclusionsSMS reminders, added to standard interventions for schizophrenia management, may help many patients to improve adherence to antipsychotic medication.

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