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

Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical. Revista

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Rodovalho, Sheila¹  Dias, Ádila Liliane Barros¹  Ade, Maria Paz²  Saint-Gerons, Diego Macias²  Castro, Jose Luis²  Beratarrechea, Andrea³  Murta, Felipe Leão Gomes¹  Santos, Alicia Cacau Patrine dos¹  Marques, Leonardo Lincoln Gomes¹  Sampaio, Vanderson Souza¹  Baia-da-Silva, Djane Clarys¹  Monteiro, Wuelton Marcelo¹ 

[1] Universidade do Estado do Amazonas;Pan American Health Organization;Institute of Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy

关键词: Malaria;    SMS;    Medication adherence;    Malaria treatment;   

DOI  :  10.1590/0037-8682-0616-2022

学科分类：农业科学（综合）

来源: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

【 摘 要 】

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.

【 授权许可】

CC BY