Intention to use short messaging services for promoting drug adherence among individuals with diabetes in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The findings suggest the majority of individuals with diabetes have intention to use SMS reminders to enhance adherence. This result indicates the potential for utilization of SMS reminders to enhance adherence to diabetic medications. Furthermore, the findings highlight the importance of tailored interventions that take into account patient characteristics and preferences as factors that influence intention when designing such an intervention.
Authors
- Hanna Gulema (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0038-7036)
- Solomon Getachew Alem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4189-6943)
Institutions
- Addis Continental Institute of Public Health (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PeerJ
- Published
- 2024-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18297
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.50