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Is the short messaging service feasible to improve adherence to tuberculosis care? A cross-sectional study
1China Effective Health Care Network, School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, 400016 Chongqing, China.
Background:
The short messaging service (SMS) is supposed to improve adherence of TB patients to regular treatment.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study using survey questionnaires and in-depth interviews was performed with pulmonary TB patients to identify the feasibility of SMS reminders and determinants of mobile phone utilization.
Results:
The rates of mobile ownership and messages usage were 91.1% and 80.4% respectively, and 81% held favorable opinion on SMS reminders. Gender, age, education level and income profile were likely to be influencing factors.
Conclusion:
The SMS reminder system was feasible to initiate given high access to mobile phones and positive views. Features of service users should be considered when implementing SMS interventions.
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