SMSmame (text4baby Russia)

Description:

SMSmame is a text-message based intervention designed to improve the health of pregnant women and newborn babies in Russia. It is a based on the USA's 'text4baby' program. Registration is freely available to Russian residents and you receive 2-3 text messages per week throughout your pregnancy and for the first year after birth. The messages offer evidence-based information about the key stages of pregnancy and baby-care topics, including breastfeeding, healthy eating and mental and emotional health. Information relating to social welfare is also included in the messages.

Service URL:

http://www.smsmame.ru

Agency Responsible:

Health and Development Foundation, Moscow, Russia.

Mobile Platform:

Other.

Details

Format:

Text/Video Messaging System.

Intervention Type:

Educational (primarily educational material or psychoeducation). Information provided through text messages

Course Structure:

Structured Course.

Course Length:

Long (more than 5 modules). You will receive 2-3 text messages per week during pregnancy and for the first year after birth

Support Option:

Automated only. via text message

Target Audience

Primary Category:

Physical Health. Physical health of pregnant women and babies

Target Audience:

Adult. Pregnant women and new mothers in Russia

Language:

Russian.

Access

Mobile platforms:

Other:

Multi-platform: text-message system

Fee:

Free.

Access:

Open: With registration. Sign-up on the website

Contact Details:

info@smsmame.ru

Research evidence

Research Trials:

0

Research RCTs:

0

Outcome Summary:

No research evidence on the effectiveness of the program is currently available. The paper cited below details the development of the intervention and a planned evaluation.

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Research paper citations

Additional reference:
Parker, R.M., Dmitrieva, E.,Dmitrieva, E., Gazmararian, J. A. (2012) Text4baby in the United States and Russia: an opportunity for understanding how mHealth affects maternal and child health. Journal of Health Communication, 17(Supp 1): 30-36.