Search for dissertations about: "text messaging"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words text messaging.

2. 1. Mobile text messaging intervention to improve antiretroviral treatment adherence among adolescents living with HIV in Ethiopia

   Author : Abayneh Tunje Tanga; Barns och familjers hälsa; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Ethiopia; HIV; Retention in Care; Treatment Adherence and Compliance; Text Messaging; Adolescent;

   Abstract : Adherence to antiretroviral therapy is a global problem among adolescents living with human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV), and it is associated with treatment failure and the development of viral resistance. One of the most significant barriers to treatment adherence among adolescents is forgetting to take drugs as prescribed. READ MORE

4. 2. Improving the Efficiency and Reliability of Text Messaging Gateways

   Author : Daniel Brahneborg; Wasif Afzal; Kristina Kunert; Mälardalens universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Computer Science; datavetenskap;

   Abstract : When software communicates, it typically uses some middleware. In this thesis we focus on the group of middleware called “messaging gateways”, which normally uses the store-and-forward architecture. READ MORE

5. 3. Internet consultation in medicine : studies of a text-based Ask the doctor service

   Author : Göran Umefjord; Gerhard Andersson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Internet; remote consultation; physician-patient relations; gender; access to information; ethics; medical informatics; medicinsk informatik;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to cast light on the new phenomenon of Internet-based medical consultation. This was approached by studies of the use of an Ask the doctor service, by a web survey to the users who sent enquiries to the service, and by a questionnaire to the answering physicians of their respective expericence of the service. READ MORE

6. 4. The effect of a text-messaging intervention on retention in care for women living with HIV and their infants in Kenya

   Author : Björn Nordberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Retention in prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV care is crucial to reduce vertical HIV transmission, and to improve the health and survival of women living with HIV and their infants. HIV-related stigma, social concerns, and non-disclosure of HIV status are barriers to participate in PMTCT care, which potentially could be addressed by supporting women with an interactive text-messaging intervention. READ MORE

7. 5. Retention during the first year of HIV care and the effect of an interactive text-messaging service on patient engagement in care

   Author : Mia Liisa van der Kop; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Retention in HIV care is critical to ensure timely treatment initiation, viral suppression, reduced transmission, and to prevent AIDS-related deaths. Retention in care is low and falls short of the level needed to meet the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets. READ MORE