Acceptability of short message service (SMS) as a tool for malaria treatment adherence in the Brazilian Amazon: a qualitative study
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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56: e0616, 2023. tab
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT 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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Índice:
LILACS (Américas)
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Investigación cualitativa
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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Documento de proyecto
País de afiliación:
Argentina
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Brasil
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Estados Unidos
Institución/País de afiliación:
Institute of Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy/AR
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Pan American Health Organization/US
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Universidade do Estado do Amazonas/BR
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