This meta-analysis investigated the efficacy of text messaging-based health promotion
interventions. Nineteen randomized controlled trials conducted in 13 countries met inclusion …

Increasing evidence suggests that public health and health-promotion interventions that are
based on social and behavioral science theories are more effective than those lacking a …

Despite increasing recent emphasis on the social and structural determinants of HIV-related
behavior, empirical research and interventions lag behind, partly because of the complexity …

Background Digital interventions have been effective in improving numerous health
outcomes and health behaviors; furthermore, they are increasingly being used in different …

Background Diabetes is one of the commonest chronic medical conditions, affecting around
347 million adults worldwide. Structured patient education programmes reduce the risk of …

This paper makes five key points. First is that the aggregate effect of radical and sustained
behavioural changes in a sufficient number of individuals potentially at risk is needed for …

Which behaviour patterns are detrimental to health? Why do people engage in such
behaviour, even if they know about its negative effects? How can people be influenced to …

The effectiveness of sex offender treatment programs continues to generate misinformation
and disagreement. Some literature reviews conclude that treatment does not reduce …

Objectives: To conduct a meta-analysis of computer technology-based HIV prevention
behavioral interventions aimed at increasing condom use among a variety of at-risk …

Background Exercise improves quality of life (QOL) in cancer survivors, although
characteristics of efficacious exercise interventions for this population have not been …