Patient perceptions of an mHealth antiretroviral treatment support intervention in the HIVIND trial in South India.
An Article from the BMJ Open journal
From the article results in PubMed: "Despite varying perceptions of the intervention, most participants found it useful. The intervention was perceived as a sign of 'care' from the clinic. The IVR call was preferred to the SMS reminder. Two-way communication was preferred to automated calls. Participants also perceived a risk of unintentional disclosure of their HIV status and stigma thereof via the intervention and took initiatives to mitigate this risk. Targeting reminders at those with poor adherence and those in need of social support was suggested."
| Level of Evidence | Level III |
| Study Region | India |
| Organization | St. John's Medical College |
| Issue or Problem | Increasing adherence to antiretroviral therapy for HIV treatment |
| Tech Medium | SMS |
| Technology Device | Mobile phones |
| mFHAST Implication | Design and implementation guidelines for the use of SMS interventions for HIV-related treatment and care |
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Link to original research article in PubMedmHealth adherence interventions go beyond their intended role to provide a sense of care and support to the recipient. Although automated interventions are impersonal, they could be a solution for scale up. Interventions that engage both the recipient and the healthcare provider have greater potential for success. Personalising mHealth interventions could mitigate the risk of stigma and promote their uptake.