From the PubMed Abstract: "Active recall can improve reattendance rates and could increase retesting rates and detection of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), but the best strategy remains uncertain."

mFHAST Implications: Opportunity for SMS messages to increase active recall to improve HIV and STI testing rates

From the PubMed Abstract: "Despite the extraordinary scale up of HIV prevention, care and treatment services in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) over the past decade, the overall effectiveness of HIV programs has been significantly hindered by high levels of attrition across the HIV care continuum. Data from "real-life" settings are needed on the effectiveness of an easy to deliver package of services that can improve overall performance of the HIV care continuum."

mFHAST Implications: Effectiveness of SMS reminders to increase health care retention of those diagnosed with HIV