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. 2023 May 22:56:e06162022.
doi: 10.1590/0037-8682-0616-2022. eCollection 2023.

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

Sheila Rodovalho  1   2 , Ádila Liliane Barros Dias  1   3 , Maria Paz Ade  4 , Diego Macias Saint-Gerons  5 , Jose Luis Castro  5 , Andrea Beratarrechea  6 , Felipe Leão Gomes Murta  1   3 , Alicia Cacau Patrine Dos Santos  1   3 , Leonardo Lincoln Gomes Marques  1   3 , Vanderson Souza Sampaio  1   3   7 , Djane Clarys Baia-da-Silva  1   3   8 , Wuelton Marcelo Monteiro  1   3
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Acceptability of short message service (SMS) as a tool for malaria treatment adherence in the Brazilian Amazon: a qualitative study

Sheila Rodovalho et al. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. .

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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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest in the development of this study.

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