The use of mobile phone-based interventions to support adherence to antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa: is it acceptable, feasible and sustainable?

Abstract

HIV/AIDS remains a challenge. Achieving the last 90% in UNAIDS’ 90-90-90 targets – viral suppression – requires optimal adherence to antiretroviral treatment (ART).1 Mobile phone-based interventions (MPBIs) promote adherence.2–7 Scale-up of these necessitates a wider appreciation of the beneficiaries’ likes and values, and cost implications. This study reviews and summarises the literature on acceptability, feasibility and sustainability of MPBIs for improving ART adherence in sub-Saharan Africa. This …