Demographic data of study population.
| Control n = 309 | Telephone reminder, n = 314 | Text messaging reminder, n = 308 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age, yearsa | 60.77 | 57.73 | 58.19 |
| Female sex (%) | 173 (56.0) | 190 (60.5) | 168 (54.5) |
| Mobile phone ownerb, n (%) | |||
| Patient | 241 (78.0) | 211 (67.2) | 211 (68.5) |
| Relative or friend | 68 (22.0) | 103 (32.8) | 97 (31.5) |
| Chronic disease, n (%) | |||
| Diabetes | 130 (25.6) | 153 (29.3) | 155 (30.6) |
| Hypertension | 239 (47.0) | 233 (44.6) | 200 (43.6) |
| Hyperlipidaemia | 139 (27.4) | 137 (26.2) | 131 (25.9) |