Republished review: Systematic review and meta-analysis of psychomotor effects of mobile phone electromagnetic fields

Objective The aim of this systematic review is to provide some evidence on the use of mobile phone communication for improving ARV adherence during pregnancy, as well as to investigate whether text messaging on mobile phones could improve follow up in HIV exposed infants. Methods We did a systematic review and meta-analysis, using CENTRAL (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials), Scopus, MEDLINE via PubMed, Web of Science, and CINAHL to search for studies in English published between 5 may 2016 to May 2021 that assessed the effects of mobile phone in HIV infected pregnant women. We used MetaPro version 3.0 to compute the OR 2 and RR and their 95%CI. We performed random-effects model meta analysis for estimating pooled outcomes. Results Nine studies were included in the meta-analysis. The pooled maternal postpartum retention was (OR 2.20, 95%CI: 1.55 to 3.13, I2 = 53.20%, P < 0.001). In the same line, the pooled odds of ART uptake was (OR 1.5, 95%CI: 1.07 to 2.11, I2 =0%, P = 0.020) and we found statistically significant impact of mobile phone on HIV testing at 6 weeks and above among HIV exposed children (OR 1.89, 95%CI: 1.04 to 3. 48, I2 = OR 1.89, 95%CI: 1.04 to 3. 48, I2 =88.04%, P = 0.032). Conclusion In comparison to our previous review, this updated review focuses on moderate evidence for mobile phone communication in HIV-infected pregnant women. The results showed that using a mobile phone improved maternal post-partum retention, ART uptake, and infant HIV testing at 6 weeks and older.

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Mobile Phone Technologies in the Management of Ischemic Heart Disease, Heart Failure, and Hypertension: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JMIR mhealth and uhealth ◽

10.2196/16695 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (7) ◽

pp. e16695 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Praveen Indraratna ◽

Daniel Tardo ◽

Jennifer Yu ◽

Kim Delbaere ◽

Matthew Brodie ◽

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Keyword(s):

Heart Failure ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Heart Disease ◽

Ischemic Heart Disease ◽

Mobile Phone ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Random Effect ◽

Random Effect Model ◽

Ischemic Heart ◽

Valuable Adjunct

Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Mobile phones have become ubiquitous in most developed societies. Smartphone apps, telemonitoring, and clinician-driven SMS allow for novel opportunities and methods in managing chronic CVD, such as ischemic heart disease, heart failure, and hypertension, and in the conduct and support of cardiac rehabilitation. Objective A systematic review was conducted using seven electronic databases, identifying all relevant randomized control trials (RCTs) featuring a mobile phone intervention (MPI) used in the management of chronic CVD. Outcomes assessed included mortality, hospitalizations, blood pressure (BP), and BMI. Methods Electronic data searches were performed using seven databases from January 2000 to June 2019. Relevant articles were reviewed and analyzed. Meta-analysis was performed using standard techniques. The odds ratio (OR) was used as a summary statistic for dichotomous variables. A random effect model was used. Results A total of 26 RCTs including 6713 patients were identified and are described in this review, and 12 RCTs were included in the meta-analysis. In patients with heart failure, MPIs were associated with a significantly lower rate of hospitalizations (244/792, 30.8% vs 287/803, 35.7%; n=1595; OR 0.77, 95% CI 0.62 to 0.97; P=.03; I2=0%). In patients with hypertension, patients exposed to MPIs had a significantly lower systolic BP (mean difference 4.3 mm Hg; 95% CI −7.8 to −0.78 mm Hg; n=2023; P=.02). Conclusions The available data suggest that MPIs may have a role as a valuable adjunct in the management of chronic CVD.

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Mobile phone interventions to improve adolescents' physical health: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Public Health Nursing ◽

10.1111/phn.12655 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 36 (6) ◽

pp. 787-799 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

YunHee Shin ◽

Sun Kyung Kim ◽

Mihyun Lee

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Physical Health ◽

Mobile Phone ◽

Meta Analysis

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Mobile phone text messaging in improving glycaemic control for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice ◽

10.1016/j.diabres.2019.02.022 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 150 ◽

pp. 27-37 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Rabbia Haider ◽

Likhitha Sudini ◽

Clara K. Chow ◽

N. Wah Cheung

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Glycaemic Control ◽

Mobile Phone ◽

Text Messaging ◽

Meta Analysis

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Ambient Air Pollution, Extreme Temperatures and Birth Outcomes: A Protocol for an Umbrella Review, Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17228658 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (22) ◽

pp. 8658

Author(s):

Sylvester Dodzi Nyadanu ◽

Gizachew Assefa Tessema ◽

Ben Mullins ◽

Bernard Kumi-Boateng ◽

Michelle Lee Bell ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Air Pollution ◽

Birth Outcomes ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Ambient Air ◽

Ambient Air Pollution ◽

Adverse Birth Outcomes ◽

Extreme Temperatures ◽

Umbrella Review ◽

Review Systematic

Prenatal exposure to ambient air pollution and extreme temperatures are among the major risk factors of adverse birth outcomes and with potential long-term effects during the life course. Although low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are most vulnerable, there is limited synthesis of evidence in such settings. This document describes a protocol for both an umbrella review (Systematic Review 1) and a focused systematic review and meta-analysis of studies from LMICs (Systematic Review 2). We will search from start date of each database to present, six major academic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, MEDLINE/Ovid, EMBASE/Ovid and Web of Science Core Collection), systematic reviews repositories and references of eligible studies. Additional searches in grey literature will also be conducted. Eligibility criteria include studies of pregnant women exposed to ambient air pollutants and/or extreme temperatures during pregnancy with and without adverse birth outcomes. The umbrella review (Systematic Review 1) will include only previous systematic reviews while Systematic Review 2 will include quantitative observational studies in LMICs. Searches will be restricted to English language using comprehensive search terms to consecutively screen the titles, abstracts and full-texts to select eligible studies. Two independent authors will conduct the study screening and selection, risk of bias assessment and data extraction using JBI SUMARI web-based software. Narrative and semi-quantitative syntheses will be employed for the Systematic Review 1. For Systematic Review 2, we will perform meta-analysis with two alternative meta-analytical methods (quality effect and inverse variance heterogeneity) as well as the classic random effect model. If meta-analysis is infeasible, narrative synthesis will be presented. Confidence in cumulative evidence and the strength of the evidence will be assessed. This protocol is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020200387).

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