Acceptability of short message service (SMS) as a tool for malaria treatment adherence in the Brazilian Amazon: a qualitative study

Background: Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity worldwide, and patient adherence to prescribed antimalarials is essential for effective treatment. Methods: This cross-sectional study, with in-depth telephone interviews, analyzed participants’ perceptions of short message service (SMS)...

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Autores: Rodovalho, Sheila, Dias, Ádila Liliane Barros, Paz Ade, Maria, Saint Gerons, Diego Macias, Castro, Jose Luis, Beratarrechea, Andrea Gabriela, Murta, Felipe Leão Gomes, dos Santos, Alicia Cacau Patrine, Marques, Leonardo Lincoln Gomes, Sampaio, Vanderson Souza, Baia da Silva, Djane Clarys, Monteiro, Wuelton Marcelo
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:Argentina
Institución:Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas
Repositorio:CONICET Digital (CONICET)
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ri.conicet.gov.ar:11336/220562
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/11336/220562
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:MALARIA
MALARIA TREATMENT
MEDICATION ADHERENCE
SMS
https://purl.org/becyt/ford/3.3
https://purl.org/becyt/ford/3
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Sumario:Background: Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity worldwide, and patient adherence to prescribed antimalarials is essential for effective treatment. Methods: This cross-sectional study, with in-depth telephone interviews, analyzed participants’ perceptions of short message service (SMS) in adherence to treatment. Results: Five thematic categories emerged: decreased forgetfulness, the novelty of the tool, easy-to-understand language, the impact of SMS messages during treatment, and suggestions for improvement and complaints. Conclusions: SMS could assist patients in adhering to prescribed antimalarials.

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