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    People living with HIV (PLHIV) in Togo show high acceptability for mobile phone use in their care. M-health integration, particularly via SMS, presents a promising avenue for improving HIV management and patient engagement.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Digital Health
    • Infectious Disease Management

    Context:

    • Mobile phone penetration is high among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Lomé, Togo.
    • HIV care management often faces challenges in resource-limited settings.
    • Exploring innovative communication channels is crucial for patient support.

    Purpose:

    • To assess the acceptability of mobile phone use for healthcare communication among PLHIV in Lomé, Togo.
    • To identify factors influencing the adoption of mobile health (m-health) interventions for HIV care.
    • To understand preferred communication methods between PLHIV and health professionals via mobile devices.

    Summary:

    • A cross-sectional study surveyed 259 PLHIV in Lomé, Togo, regarding mobile phone use in healthcare.

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  • The majority of PLHIV (95.4%) owned mobile phones and nearly all (98.1%) found them acceptable for health communication.
  • Preferred communication methods included phone calls (43.0%), SMS (35.1%), and voice messages (20.0%).
  • Younger age (under 44 years) and secondary education were associated with higher acceptability of receiving SMS from health professionals.

    • Impact:

    • Findings suggest significant potential for m-health to enhance HIV care delivery and patient adherence in Togo.
    • Mobile technology can bridge communication gaps, improving engagement and potentially health outcomes for PLHIV.
    • This study provides a foundation for implementing targeted m-health strategies in similar settings.