Impact of mobile message reminders on tuberculosis treatment outcomes in Pakistan

Author(s)
Mohammed, S., Glennerster, R. and Khan, A.
Publication language
English
Pages
37pp
Date published
01 Aug 2016
Type
Impact evaluation
Keywords
Comms, media & information, Technological, Health
Countries
Pakistan

This report by Mohammed et al. examines the impact of mobile-based health interventions in Pakistan to promote long-term adherence to treatment. The study found no difference in treatment success rates between the group that received the Zindagi SMS mobile message reminders along with a motivational message and the comparison group that did not receive the treatment. There were also no differences evident in variables looking at physical and psychological health.