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Use of short messaging services to assess depressive symptoms among refugees in South Africa

Use of short messaging services to assess depressive symptoms among refugees in South Africa

An article from the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare

From the article abstract: "Few studies in developing nations have assessed the use of short messaging services (SMS) to identify psychological challenges in refugee populations. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of SMS-based methods to screen for depression risk among refugees in South Africa attending mental health services, and to compare its reliability and acceptability with face-to-face consultation."

mFHAST Implications: Opportunity for use of SMS to investigate depression with refugee populations

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