Background This study compared the impact of Short Message Service (SMS)-based
education with traditional group-based education and the control group on body mass index …

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 a …

Background: Obesity is considered a significant public health problem in Thailand. This
study was conducted to compare the impact of mobile health education messages verses …

Aim: To compare the effectiveness of education-only versus group-based intervention in
promoting weight loss. Methods: Between April and October 2009, a 6-month randomised …

Methods This quasi-experimental study consisted of 37 type II diabetes patients in an SMS
group and 36 type II diabetes patients in a control group. The patients in both groups …

Objective The impact of a text messaging‐assisted lifestyle weight loss intervention on
weight change among overweight adults in Beijing was examined. Methods It was a 6 …

Nearly 68% of American adults are obese or overweight. Mobile devices such as mobile
phones have emerged as a mode of intervention delivery to help people improve their …

Purpose We have focused on providing weight-loss tools and implementing group-based
weight-loss support programs and here document the first steps in implementation of a …

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a weight management program applying
mobile health (mHealth) technology as a supporting tool. A quasi-experimental research …

Millions of people, worldwide, struggle with being overweight or obese. Medical students,
who will eventually become physicians, should be good role models for patients; however …