Why the study?
Uncontrolled blood pressure is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in low- and middle-income countries, and this study aims to test the feasibility and acceptability of a theory-based text messaging intervention (TEXT4BP) to improve treatment adherence and lifestyle change in Nepal.
Does a theory-based mobile phone text messaging intervention improve feasibility, acceptability, and blood pressure control in hypertensive patients in Nepal?
Does a theory-based mobile phone text messaging intervention improve feasibility, acceptability, and blood pressure control in hypertensive patients in Nepal?
This protocol describes a feasibility randomized controlled trial of a text messaging intervention designed to improve medication adherence and lifestyle behaviors among hypertensive patients in Nepal.
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TEXT4BP feasible and acceptable in Nepal; leaves open efficacy for BP control in larger LMIC trials.
Bhandari et al. (2020) studied this question.
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