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 principales: Rodovalho, Sheila, Dias, Ádila Liliane Barros, Ade, Maria Paz, Saint-Gerons, Diego Macias, Castro, Jose Luis, Beratarrechea, Andrea, Murta, Felipe Leão Gomes, dos Santos, Alicia Cacau Patrine, Marques, Leonardo Lincoln Gomes, Sampaio, Vanderson Souza, Baia-da-Silva, Djane Clarys, Monteiro, Wuelton Marcelo
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT 2023
Materias:
Short Communication
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10204150/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37222353
http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0616-2022
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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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