Mobile phone short message service messaging for behaviour modification in a community-based weight control programme in Korea.

摘要: We conducted a community-based anti-obesity programme using mobile phone short message service (SMS) messaging. A total of 927 participants were recruited and visited public health centre for initial assessment. Mobile phones used to deliver messages about diet exercise behaviour modification once week. After 12-week they the again. Four hundred thirty-three subjects (47%) successfully completed their weight control programme. There mean reductions waist circumference body mass index 1.6 kg (P<0.001) 4.3cm 0.6 kg/m² respectively. Over two-thirds had reduction in 5-7.5 cm. post-intervention survey showed that majority satisfied with weekly SMS information brochures delivered by post. messaging may be an effective method education programmes when promoted community centres.