A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF MOBILE HEALTH INTERVENTIONS FOR ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY ADHERENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH

Abstract

Antiretroviral therapy is effective in stopping the development of HIV to AIDS, despite suboptimal adherence to HIV medication.  Antiretroviral therapy (ART) helps patients live healthy lives and avoid transmission to others, despite the fact that there is no cure.  Following intricate regimens is essential for both achieving desired results and preventing the spread of viruses that are resistant to drugs. The goal of the treatment is to reduce the viral load to an undetectable level.  Nonetheless, adherence is a prevalent issue that arises from problems including mental health, hectic work schedules, and stressful home environments.  Numerous research have been conducted on mobile health (mHealth), which is a novel strategy for enhancing drug adherence.  People living with HIV (PLHIV) can now better adhere to antiretroviral therapy (ART) thanks to mobile health (mHealth) programs.  mHealth methods remind patients of ART adherence or medical visits via SMS, phone calls, emails, or smartphone apps.  One widely used mHealth tactic is SMS.  To boost the efficacy of mHealth initiatives, systematic procedures to validate SMS customized to end-user preferences are needed.