Table 2.

Content of mobile health (mHealth) education that took place over a 10-minute mobile phone call.

Topic	Content of mHealth education
Kidneys	Kidneys are bean shaped and positioned near the middle of your back on either side of your backbone. Your kidneys are part of the body’s urine system. Kidney functions include the following: Remove waste products from the body Remove drugs from the body Balance the body’s fluids Release hormones that regulate blood pressure Produce an active form of vitamin D that promotes strong and healthy bones Control the production of red blood cells
Major risk factors for kidney disease	Some major risk factors include the following: Diabetes High blood pressure Family history of kidney disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure Age 50 years or older Obesity Long-time use of painkillers, such as aspirin and ibuprofen Chronic kidney infection Kidney stones Smoking
Some ways to protect kidneys	Ways to protect kidneys include the following: Keep blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol under control Lose weight, if needed Eat healthy meals Take all medicines as prescribed Get regular exercise Do not smoke Avoid some over-the-counter medications, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, because they can harm kidneys
Diabetes	Diabetes damages your kidneys. Managing blood sugar level slows kidney damage. Some advice includes the following: Maintain a healthy diet Keep a healthy body weight Perform at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical exercise, 5 days per week Take medication regularly if prescribed Monitor your blood sugar regularly
Hypertension	Getting your blood pressure back to normal can reduce kidney damage, and some blood pressure tablets actually protect your kidneys. Some advice includes the following: Reduce salt intake: excess salt in your body causes your blood pressure to go up; this damages your blood vessels and increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Please consume 5 g of salt per day or less (1 teaspoon) Check blood pressure at regular intervals. If possible, buy a blood pressure monitor and measure your blood pressure at home. This allows you to keep records of your blood pressure and you can see if it changes over time Take medication regularly if prescribed