Mobile phone text messaging for improving the uptake of vaccinations : a systematic review

The research undertaken for this MPH dissertation examines the effectiveness of SMS as an intervention to promote vaccination. Part A is the research protocol, which outlines the background and the process of this research. This study utilizes systematic review methods based on those of the Cochrane Collaboration to synthesize the best current evidence from articles archived in various bibliographic databases and clinical trial registers. Part B presents the entire research project in a format suitable for journal submission. The background of this research project is summarised and the results are presented and discussed.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Medicine

Year dc:date.issued

2014

Author dc:creator

• Kalan, Robyn

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Engel, Mark E
• Wiysonge, Charles S

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13181

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/13181