The Utilization of Short Message Service (SMS) in Promoting Community Maternal Health
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Ellayza Narciso Blas, BSN; Felin Nida Corrales Casing, BSN -- College of Nursing, Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela City, Philippines
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- Non-member
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Abstract
The study gives emphasis to health teaching among Filipino mothers through the utilization of short message system (SMS) and distribution of pamphlets. The results suggest significant improvement in the cognitive scores of the control group and experimental group. Findings shows that SMS and pamphlets are comparable in disseminating health information.
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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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2017-10-18T19:06:08Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | None: Event Material, Invited Presentation |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Keywords | Health Teaching; Information Dissemination; Short Message Service |
Conference Information
| Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2017 |
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