Development of a text-messaging intervention to improve treatment adherence and post-treatment review of children with uncomplicated malaria in western Kenya

Development of a text-messaging intervention to improve treatment adherence and post-treatment review of children with uncomplicated malaria in western Kenya

Patients' low adherence to artemisinin-based combination therapy has been reported in areas of Kenya bordering the Lake Victoria region, where the burden of malaria remains high. A randomized controlled trial is underway to determine the efficacy of short message service (SMS) text reminders on...

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Main Authors:	Githinji, S, Jones, C, Malinga, J, Snow, R, Talisuna, A, Zurovac, D
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	BioMed Central 2015

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