%0 Journal Article
%T Considerations in using text messages to improve adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy: a qualitative study among clients in Yaound¨¦, Cameroon
%A Mbuagbaw L
%A Bonono-Momnougui RC
%A Thabane L
%J HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care
%D 2012
%I Dove Medical Press
%R http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/HIV.S29954
%X nsiderations in using text messages to improve adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy: a qualitative study among clients in Yaound¨¦, Cameroon Original Research (2427) Total Article Views Authors: Mbuagbaw L, Bonono-Momnougui RC, Thabane L Video abstract presented by Lawrence Mbuagbaw Views: 110 Published Date April 2012 Volume 2012:4 Pages 45 - 50 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/HIV.S29954 Received: 15 January 2012 Accepted: 14 February 2012 Published: 17 April 2012 Lawrence Mbuagbaw1,2, Ren¨¦e C¨¦cile Bonono-Momnougui1, Lehana Thabane2,3 1Centre for the Development of Best Practices in Health (CDBPH), Yaound¨¦ Central Hospital, Yaound¨¦, Cameroon; 2Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; 3Biostatistics Unit, Father Sean O'Sullivan Research Centre, St Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Abstract: Poor adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is a major hindrance to the reduction of mortality and morbidity due to HIV. This qualitative study used focus groups to explore the views and experiences of HIV patients on HAART with adherence reminders, especially the text message (SMS [short message service]). The ethnographic data obtained were used to design a clinical trial to assess the effect of motivational text messages versus usual care to enhance adherence to HAART among HIV patients in Yaound¨¦, Cameroon. Participants appreciated the idea of a timely SMS reminder, and cited the physician as a role model. They expressed concerns about privacy. Long-term life goals were a motivating factor to adhere. Overall, text messaging was viewed positively as a tool with a dual function of reminder and motivator. Messages coming from the attending physician may have a stronger impact. Trials investigating the use of text messages to improve adherence to HAART need to consider the content and timing of SMS, taking into account technical challenges and privacy.
%K focus groups
%K adherence
%K highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)
%K text message
%K short message service (SMS)
%K human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
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