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. 2022 Sep 20;5(1):e39617. doi: 10.2196/39617

Table 2.

Baseline technology use and preferences of caregivers (N=51).

Technology uses and preferences Control group (n=32), n (%) Intervention group (n=19), n (%)
Number of texts sent per week

At least once a day 32 (100) 18 (95)

More than once a week but less than once a day 0 (0) 1 (5)

Less than once per week 0 (0) 0 (0)
Would you like to use your mobile phone for the following

Receive appointment and vaccination reminders


Yes 30 (94) 19 (100)


No 2 (6) 0 (0)

Consult with physicians and nurses


Yes 23 (72) 13 (68)


No 9 (28) 6 (32)

Get help sticking with a medication regimen


Yes 12 (37) 4 (21)


No 20 (63) 15 (79)

Receive test results


Yes 23 (72) 13 (68)


No 9 (28) 6 (32)

Talk with a professional about health concerns


Yes 16 (50) 9 (47)


No 16 (50) 10 (53)

Access emergency services


Yes 20 (63) 7 (37)


No 12 (37) 12 (63)