Effectiveness of nudge-based visual storytelling in antibiotic adherence in uncomplicated urinary tract infection in Pakistan: protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a global health threat, significantly driven by its misuse. The World Health Organization stresses the need for better antibiotic use to combat ABR through behavioral change interventions. Visual storytelling, which merges narrative with visuals, can enhance health behaviors by boosting cognitive and emotional engagement. In Pakistan, more than half of the population lack access to mobile phone, limiting digital health solutions. To address this gap, we developed a culturally tailored Visual Storytelling for Antibiotic Adherence (VISTA) intervention - a theory-driven sticker-based tool - to improve antibiotic adherence among urinary tract infection (UTI) patients in low-connectivity settings.

Methods

In this parallel, two-arm superio

SUBMITTER: Hussain I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12822019 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature