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Interactive weekly mobile phone text messaging plus motivational interviewing in promotion of breastfeeding among women living with HIV in South Africa: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Zunza, M., Cotton, M. F., Mbuagbaw, L. C. E., Lester, R. T., & Thabane, L. (2017) · Trials · doi:10.1186/s13063-017-2079-0 · Cited by 23

Effect of a Reminder System on Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Adherence in Men Who Have Sex With Men: Prospective Cohort Study Based on WeChat Intervention

Lin, B., Liu, J., He, W., Pan, H., Ma, Y., & Zhong, X. (2022) · Journal of Medical Internet Research · doi:10.2196/37936 · Cited by 21

Influence of perceived interactivity of a sexual health text message service on young people's attitudes, satisfaction and repeat use

Willoughby, J. F., & L’Engle, K. L. (2015) · Health Education Research · doi:10.1093/her/cyv056 · Cited by 21

Feasibility and Acceptability of an mHealth-Based Approach as an HIV Prevention Strategy Among People Who Use Drugs on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

Shrestha, R., Altice, F. L., DiDomizio, E. E., Sibilio, B., Ranjit, Y. S., & Copenhaver, M. M. (2020) · Patient Preference and Adherence · doi:10.2147/ppa.s236794 · Cited by 21

Barriers to optimal antiretroviral therapy adherence among HIV-infected formerly incarcerated individuals in New York City

Rowell‐Cunsolo, T. L., & Graf, G. H.-J. (2020) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0233842 · Cited by 21

Triggered Escalating Real-Time Adherence Intervention to Promote Rapid HIV Viral Suppression Among Youth Living With HIV Failing Antiretroviral Therapy: Protocol for a Triggered Escalating Real-Time Adherence Intervention

Amico, K. R., Dunlap, A., Dallas, R., Lindsey, J. C., Heckman, B., Flynn, P., Lee, S., Horvath, K. J., Goolsby, R. W., Hudgens, M. G., et al. (2019) · JMIR Research Protocols · doi:10.2196/11416 · Cited by 14

Text2PreventCVD: protocol for a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis of text message-based interventions for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases

Chow, C. K., Islam, S. M. S., Farmer, A. A., Bobrow, K., Maddision, R., Whittaker, R., Dale, L. P., Lechner, A., Niessen, L. W., Lear, S. A., et al. (2016) · BMJ Open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012723 · Cited by 19

Identifying Barriers and Facilitators of 13 mHealth Projects in North America and Africa: Protocol for a 5-Year Implementation Science Study

Tilahun, B., Smillie, K., Bardosh, K., Murray, M. C. M., Fitzgerald, M., Cook, V., Poureslami, I., Forrest, J. I., & Lester, R. (2018) · JMIR Research Protocols · doi:10.2196/resprot.9633 · Cited by 12

Characteristics of mobile phone access and usage among caregivers in Pakistan – A mHealth survey of urban and rural population

Kazi, A. M., Ahsan, N., Jamal, S., Khan, A., Mughis, W., Allana, R., Kazi, A. N., Kalimuddin, H., Ali, A., McKellin, W. H., et al. (2021) · International Journal of Medical Informatics · doi:10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2021.104600 · Cited by 20

Using machine learning approaches to predict timely clinic attendance and the uptake of HIV/STI testing post clinic reminder messages

Xu, X., Fairley, C. K., Chow, E. P. F., Lee, D. M., Aung, E. T., Zhang, L., & Ong, J. J. (2022) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12033-7 · Cited by 18

Antipsychotic agents deteriorate brain and retinal function in schizophrenia patients with combined auditory and visual hallucinations: A pilot study and secondary follow‐up study

Zhuo, C., Xiao, B., Chen, C., Jiang, D., Li, G., Ma, X., Li, R., Wang, L., Xu, Y. J., Zhou, C., et al. (2020) · Brain and Behavior · doi:10.1002/brb3.1611 · Cited by 18

Effect of mobile text messages on antiretroviral medication adherence and patient retention in early HIV care: an open-label, randomized, single center study in south Florida

Sherman, E., Niu, J., Elrod, S., Clauson, K., Alkhateeb, F., & Eckardt, P. (2020) · AIDS Research and Therapy · doi:10.1186/s12981-020-00275-2 · Cited by 17

Evaluation of the effect of cellular SMS reminders on consistency of antiretroviral therapy pharmacy pickups in HIV-infected adults in Botswana: a randomized controlled trial

Reid, M. J. A., Steenhoff, A., Thompson, J., Gabaitiri, L., Cary, M. S., Steele, K. T., Mayisela, S., Dickinson, D., Ehrenkranz, P., Friedman, H. M., et al. (2017) · Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine · doi:10.1080/21642850.2016.1271333 · Cited by 18

Development, feasibility, acceptability and preliminary evaluation of the internet and mobile phone-based BSHAPE intervention for Immigrant survivors of cumulative trauma

Sabri, B., Vroegindewey, A., & Hagos, M. (2021) · Contemporary Clinical Trials · doi:10.1016/j.cct.2021.106591 · Cited by 16

Real Time Monitoring of Engagement with a Text Message Intervention to Reduce Binge Drinking Among Men Living in Socially Disadvantaged Areas of Scotland

Irvine, L. A., Melson, A. J., Williams, B., Sniehotta, F. F., McKenzie, A., Jones, C., & Crombie, I. K. (2017) · International Journal of Behavioral Medicine · doi:10.1007/s12529-017-9666-z · Cited by 15

Enhancing research publications and advancing scientific writing in health research collaborations: sharing lessons learnt from the trenches

Li, G., Jin, Y., Mbuagbaw, L. C. E., Dolovich, L. R., Adachi, J. D., Levine, M., Cook, D., Samaan, Z., & Thabane, L. (2018) · Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare · doi:10.2147/jmdh.s152681 · Cited by 19

“When I receive the message, it is a sign of love”: symbolic connotations of SMS messages for people living with HIV in Burkina Faso

Geldof, M., Thiombiano, B. A., & Wagner, N. (2020) · AIDS Care · doi:10.1080/09540121.2020.1769832 · Cited by 12

A framework for community ownership of a text messaging programme to improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy and client-provider communication: a mixed methods study

Mbuagbaw, L., Bonono-Momnougui, R.-C., Thabane, L., Kouanfack, C., Smieja, M., & Ongolo-Zogo, P. (2014) · BMC Health Services Research · doi:10.1186/1472-6963-14-441 · Cited by 18

Resilience after withdrawing a technology-based medication adherence support intervention from people living with HIV in rural Uganda

Musiimenta, A., Atukunda, E. C., Tumuhimbise, W., & Haberer, J. E. (2018) · AIDS Care · doi:10.1080/09540121.2018.1510107 · Cited by 14

The role of digital tools in enhancing antiretroviral therapy adherence among adolescents and young adults with HIV: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Agbo, C., Agu, M., Ogieuhi, I., Chima, U., Okoye, C., Akinmeji, O., Ajekiigbe, V., Anthony, C., Bakare, I. S., Ngwu, K., et al. (2025) · BMC Infectious Diseases · doi:10.1186/s12879-025-10724-w · Cited by 15

Ethical issues in the use of SMS messaging in HIV care and treatment in low- and middle-income countries: case examples from Mozambique

Ossemane, E. B., Moon, T. D., Were, M. C., & Heitman, E. (2017) · Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association · doi:10.1093/jamia/ocx123 · Cited by 13

Text message intervention to reduce frequency of binge drinking among disadvantaged men: the TRAM RCT

Crombie, I. K., Irvine, L. A., Williams, B., Sniehotta, F. F., Petrie, D., Jones, C., Norrie, J. D., Evans, J. M. M., Emslie, C., Rice, P. M., et al. (2018) · Public Health Research · doi:10.3310/phr06060 · Cited by 15

Implementation of Seek, Test, Treat, Retain Interventions Using Mobile Phones and Text Messaging to Improve Engagement in HIV Care for Vulnerable Populations in the United States

Christopoulos, K., Cunningham, W., Beckwith, C. G., Kuo, I., Golin, C., Knight, K., Flynn, P., Spaulding, A., Coffin, L. S., Kruszka, B., et al. (2017) · Aids and Behavior · doi:10.1007/s10461-017-1804-8 · Cited by 10

Investigating the feasibility of text message reminders to improve adherence to nebulized medication in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis

Morton, R., Elphick, H., Edwards, E., Daw, W., & West, N. (2017) · Patient Preference and Adherence · doi:10.2147/ppa.s123723 · Cited by 12

Content guidance for mobile phones short message service (SMS)-based antiretroviral therapy adherence and appointment reminders: a review of the literature

Kerrigan, A. R., Kaonga, N., Tang, A., Jordan, M. R., & Hong, S. Y. (2018) · AIDS Care · doi:10.1080/09540121.2018.1549723 · Cited by 11

Digital Health in Enhancing Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Pa, M. F. C., Makmor‐Bakry, M., & Islahudin, F. H. (2023) · AIDS Patient Care and STDs · doi:10.1089/apc.2023.0170 · Cited by 18

HIV Self-testing in Sub-Saharan Africa: Strategies to Enhance and Measure Linkage to Care

Cherutich, Kurth, A., Musyoki, H., Kilonzo, N., & Maina, W. K. (2014) · Retrovirology Research and Treatment · doi:10.4137/rrt.s12952 · Cited by 11

Mobile phone text messages for improving adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART): a protocol for an individual patient data meta-analysis of randomised trials

Smieja, M., Pop-Eleches, C., Mills, E. J., Lester, R. T., Dolovich, L., Thabane, L., van der Kop, M. L., Thirumurthy, H., & Mbuagbaw, L. C. E. (2020) · Carolina Digital Repository (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) · doi:10.17615/70ad-0w42

Mobile phone text messaging for promoting adherence to antiretroviral therapy in patients with HIV infection

Horvath, T., Azman, H., Kennedy, G. E., & Rutherford, G. W. (2012) · Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · doi:10.1002/14651858.cd009756 · Cited by 428

Text Message Intervention Designs to Promote Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART): A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Finitsis, D. J., Pellowski, J. A., & Johnson, B. T. (2014) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0088166 · Cited by 355

DI-072 Mobile phone text messaging to improve adherence to antiretroviral treatment in hiv-infected patients

Manzano, M. L. P., Jiménez, R., Tristancho-Pérez, A., Morillo, R., de Haro, C. M., Cantudo-Cuenca, R., Calvo, E., Alvaro, E., Robustillo, M., & Guzmán-Ramos, M. (2015) · doi:10.1136/ejhpharm-2015-000639.247

Does mobile phone text messaging promote adherence to antiretroviral therapy in people with HIV infection?

Université Laval, Q., & Gagnon, M.-P. (2017) · doi:10.30846/1701134