Caregivers and healthcare workers perceived Family MUAC with two-way SMS as acceptable, cost-saving, appropriate, and feasible¶
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q2 i? In a qualitative study in western Kenya, caregivers and healthcare workers viewed Family MUAC supported by two-way SMS as acceptable, cost-saving, appropriate, and feasible. → Choo Esther M. 2026
Evidence¶
Choo Esther M. 2026¶
Choo Esther M., Lara-Arevalo Jonathan, Achieng Catherine, Odhiambo Merceline, Okello Maurine Anyango, Masheti Mary, Tickell Kirkby D., Diakhate Mame M., Singa Benson O., McGrath Christine J., Means Arianna Rubin. (2026). Acceptability, feasibility, appropriateness, uptake and cost perceptions of family mid-upper arm circumference supported by two-way SMS in western Kenya. PLoS One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0358775
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Qualitative analysis of eight focus group discussions with 51 caregivers and 32 in-depth interviews with caregivers and healthcare workers from the Mama Aweza trial, coded with the Theoretical Domains Framework. The authors report seven themes, stating the intervention was "acceptable, cost-saving, appropriate, feasible, and empowering."
"We identified seven themes driving caregiver and healthcare worker perceptions of Family MUAC supported by two-way SMS. These themes relate to the acceptability, perceived cost savings, appropriateness, uptake, feasibility, empowerment and sustainability of the intervention."
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Related Claims¶
- CRESST assessment tools show feasibility in evaluation data, but reliability and validity information is limited — related
- Equipping caregivers with MUAC tapes empowered them to track child nutrition and become community health advocates — related
- Caregiver uptake of the Family MUAC two-way SMS intervention was high — related
- Baseline-only training was insufficient for sustained measurement accuracy; healthcare workers recommended refresher training — related
- Direct SMS communication with healthcare workers strengthened patient-provider relationships and trust — related
- Inconsistent MUAC measurements, negative social influences, and phone sharing compromised uptake, especially among low interactors — related
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Caregivers and healthcare workers perceived Family MUAC with two-way SMS as acceptable, cost-saving, appropriate, and feasible |
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Caregivers and healthcare workers perceived Family MUAC with two-way SMS as acceptable, cost-saving, appropriate, and feasible |
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2026 |
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