ABSTRACT
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.
Keywords:
Malaria; SMS; Medication adherence; Malaria treatment