Main findings | Text message reminder | Visit from HSA | Exclusive use of health card |
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Benefits |
* Extra assurance * Reminder is sent directly to caregiver |
* Face-to-face interaction * Assistance and counseling |
* Active use of health card and memory * Strengthens self-reliance * Establishment of nearby reminder- and support system |
Barriers |
* Lack of phone * Prolonged delivery of text message via substitute phone owner * Network and electricity problems * Limited understanding of text message content due to low literacy |
* HSA unreliability * Long distance between home of study participant and HSA * Reminder from the hospital goes via a HSA and is not transferred directly to the caregiver |
* Challenges with remembering treatment dates * Limited understanding of health card content due to low literacy |