Journal article
The cameroon mobile phone sms (CAMPS) trial: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial of mobile phone text messaging versus usual care for improving adherence to highly active anti-retroviral therapy
Abstract
BackgroundThis trial aims at testing the efficacy of weekly reminder and motivational text messages, compared to usual care in improving adherence to Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment in patients attending a clinic in Yaoundé, Cameroon.Methods and DesignThis is a single-centered randomized controlled single-blinded trial. A central computer generated randomization list will be generated using random block sizes. Allocation will be …
Authors
Mbuagbaw L; Thabane L; Ongolo-Zogo P; Lester RT; Mills E; Volmink J; Yondo D; Essi MJ; Bonono-Momnougui R-C; Mba R
Journal
Trials, Vol. 12, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
12 2011
DOI
10.1186/1745-6215-12-5
ISSN
1468-6708
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Anti-HIV AgentsAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveCD4 Lymphocyte CountCameroonCell PhoneCounselingHIV InfectionsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHouse CallsHumansMedication AdherenceMotivationQuality of LifeReminder SystemsResearch DesignSingle-Blind MethodTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeViral Load