Improving Drug Adherence Among Adolescents in Uganda Using SMS Reminders (RATA)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
About this trial
This is an interventional health services research trial for Human Immunodeficiency Virus focused on measuring HIV, Antiretroviral (ARV), co-trimoxazole, SMS, mobile Health (mHealth), Adolescents, Uganda, Adherence
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- age 15-24
- have been in HIV care at the clinic for at least three months
- are currently taking HIV-related medication (ART or co-trimoxazole)
- have demonstrated adherence problems (defined as having missed at least one medication dose per week on average)
- either own a phone or have regular access to one
- intend to stay at the clinic for the study period
- are not in boarding school (where phones are forbidden)
Exclusion Criteria:
- does not speak or understand either English or Luganda
Sites / Locations
- RAND
- Infectious Diseases Institute
- Mildmay Uganda
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
No Intervention
Experimental
Experimental
Control group
Two-way SMS intervention group
One-way SMS intervention group
This study arm will receive care as usual.
Two-way messages allow the recipient of the SMS message (the patient) to respond to the messages ("We hope you are feeling well today. Reply 1 if well, 2 if unwell") to request a follow-up call from the clinic.
Clients will receive a weekly one-way SMS with the message "We hope you are feeling well today." There will be no prompt for response.