Improving adherence and aftercare through client education
Evidence
Creating demand for services, while essential, is not sufficient in isolation to ensure positive outcomes. Helping clients identify side effects and adverse events, take medication correctly, and care for themselves following medical procedures can all contribute to optimal use of medical technologies. A randomized control trial in Kenya found that SMS reminders significantly improved ART adherence among patients. Similar approaches have been used to support attendance at VMMC follow-up visits.