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Sheila Rodovalho1,2, Ádila Liliane Barros Dias1,3, Maria Paz Ade4
1Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, Programa de Pós-graduação em Medicina Tropical, Manaus, AM, Brasil.
Background:
Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity worldwide, and patient adherence to prescribed antimalarials is essential for effective treatment.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study, with in-depth telephone interviews, analyzed participants' perceptions of short message service (SMS) in adherence to treatment.
Results:
Five thematic categories emerged: decreased forgetfulness, the novelty of the tool, easy-to-understand language, the impact of SMS messages during treatment, and suggestions for improvement and complaints.
Conclusions:
SMS could assist patients in adhering to prescribed antimalarials.
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