Systematic review finds instant messaging interventions improve physical activity and smoking cessation, highlighting potential in promoting health behavior change.
Key Points
Instant messaging-based interventions significantly improved physical activity and sleep in participants across various studies.
Fifty-seven randomized controlled trials published between 2014 and 2024 were analyzed for effectiveness in health behavior change.
The review found significant evidence for smoking cessation, with a 1.88 odds ratio, indicating strong positive effects on this behavior.
Despite inspiring results, interventions did not significantly impact sedentary behavior or nutrition dietary choices, suggesting areas for improvement.