Korean J Adult Nurs.  2013 Jun;25(3):241-249.

Effects of Health Education using Short Messaging Service of Cellular Phone

• Kim H

Abstract

PURPOSE
The aim of the study was to identify the effects of education from using cellular phones and a short messaging service.
METHODS
Collected data included baseline demographics, blood pressure, abdominal circumference, total cholesterol, body mass index and health behavior index (Dietary Practice Guidelines Score, Physical Activity, Drinking frequency, Stress score, Subjective health status, and Action change stage score). Data were collected at public health centers in Chungcheongnam-do from January to December, 2011. Data obtained from Individual health counseling Programs in Chungcheongnam-do. Analysis was divided into health risk group and Disease management group, using a paired t test.
RESULTS
Following the education of using short messaging service of cellular phones Health risk group was a reduction in the systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, waist circumference. Disease management group was a reduction in the systolic blood pressure and body mass index. In both groups, there were improvement in the Health behavior index; dietary practice guidelines score, physical activity, stress score, subjective health status and action change stage scores.
CONCLUSION
These results indicated that education using short messaging service of cellular phone for Community was effective in improving health behaviors and status. By applying the results, development of customized teaching messages for stable settlement is required.

MeSH Terms

Blood Pressure
Body Mass Index
Cellular Phone
Cholesterol
Counseling
Demography
Disease Management
Drinking
Health Behavior
Health Education
Clinical Trial
Motor Activity
Public Health
Waist Circumference
Cholesterol

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  Figure 1. Health one stop service program process.

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