Use of a Text Message Program to Raise Type 2 Diabetes Risk Awareness and Promote Health Behavior Change (Part I): Assessment of Participant Reach and Adoption

• Main Authors: Buis, Lorraine R (Author), Hirzel, Lindsey (Author), Turske, Scott A (Author), Des Jardins, Terrisca R (Author), Yarandi, Hossein (Author), Bondurant, Patricia (Author)
• פורמט: ספר
• יצא לאור: JMIR Publications, 2013-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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BackgroundThere are an estimated 25.8 million American children and adults, equivalent to 8.3% of the US population, living with diabetes. Diabetes is particularly burdensome on minority populations. The use of mobile technologies for reaching broad populations is a promising approach, given its wid...