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.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Type d'étude:
Étude observationnelle
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Recherche qualitative
Pays comme sujet:
Amérique du Sud
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Brésil
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Thème du journal:
Médecine tropicale
Année:
2023
Type:
Article
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descriptif de projet
Pays d'affiliation:
Argentine
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Brésil
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États-Unis d'Amérique
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
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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