From the article results abstract: "No statistically significant changes in overall health knowledge were observed between the control and intervention groups. The intervention group had positive increases in self-reported behavior changes. These were reaffirmed by the focus groups, which also revealed a strong preference for the SMS campaign and the belief that the SMSes acted as a reminder to change, as opposed to providing new information."
| Level of Evidence | Level III |
| Study Region | South Africa |
| Organization | Department of Public Health and Family Medicine, University of Cape Town |
| Issue or Problem | Effective dissemination of hypertension related health information to consumers within developing countries |
| Tech Medium | SMS |
| Technology Device | Mobile Phone |
| mFHAST Implication | Opportunities for improving motivation for positive self-reported behavior change among hypertensive patients |