Abstract
Text4baby uses new technology to deliver health messages and engage pregnant women and new mothers in healthy behaviors. The authors describe the need for carefully conducted early adopter epidemiologic evaluation and describe one such evaluation in a women, infant, and children clinic population in the United States and its proposed adaptation for use among early users of Text4baby in Russia. Collaborative efforts among countries can guide international understanding and use of best practices of this emerging technology.
Acknowledgments
The authors acknowledge USAID for funding and support of project activities in Russia and the Beaumont Foundation for the current evaluation of the Text4baby program in Georgia.
Notes
Note. MCH = maternal and child health; T4B = Text4baby.RQuestions unique to T4B in Russia.