Abstract
Objective: Few studies in women's health care have utilized text messaging as a data collection tool. Our aims were to (1) determine the willingness of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) patients to participate in text message surveys, (2) determine the patient-preferred mode of survey distribution, (3) compare preferences between a low-resource and university population, and (4) review the practical aspects of implementing text message surveys. Methods: Paper surveys were distributed to Ob/Gyn clinic patients at two academic centers. English and Spanish speakers were included. Questions assessed sociodemographic data, survey preferences, and text messaging preferences. Appropriate tests were used to look for associations between demographics and survey preferences. Results: One hundred eighty-two participants completed the survey. Respondents were seen at either a university (42%) or a safety net (58%) clinic. Most owned a mobile phone (94%), used text messaging everyday (88%), and had an unlimited data plan (83%). Of the respondents willing to participate in a survey, text messaging was the preferred survey method (70%), followed by phone (14%) and mobile applications (8%). Fifty-six percent of respondents were willing to participate in a daily text message survey. There were no associations between socioeconomic status and survey preferences or willingness to participate in text message surveys. Survey preference was associated with age (p < 0.01). Respondents of all age groups preferred text message surveys; however, those aged 31-60 years were most likely to prefer text messaging (odds ratio: 8.3, confidence interval: 2.6-29.8). Conclusions: Most Ob/Gyn patients are willing and able to participate in text message surveys, and text messaging is the most preferred survey method across sociodemographic categories.
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