TABLE 4.

MUAC Follow-Up Within and After 90 Days by Paper Entry Versus SMS Entry and Reminders

CountryNo. (%)
Paper EntrySMS Entry + Reminders
Uganda
    ≤90 days67,374 (78)9,885 (92)
    >90 days18,796 (22)914 (8)
Ghana
    ≤90 days487 (46)5,123 (85)
    >90 days583 (54)921 (15)
Senegal
    ≤90 days1,248 (22)3,576 (40)
    >90 days4,509 (78)5,376 (60)
Rwanda
    ≤90 days1,253 (59)1,651 (92)
    >90 days869 (41)135 (8)
  • Abbreviations: MUAC, mid-upper arm circumference; SMS, short message service.

  • Chi-square tests demonstrated P values <.001 across all sites.