Process evaluation of a brief messaging intervention to improve diabetes treatment adherence in sub-Saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The SMS text Adherence suppoRt for people with type 2 diabetes (StAR2D) intervention is a pragmatic randomised controlled trial, testing the effectiveness of brief text messaging for improving clinical outcomes and medication adherence. The intervention did not impact glycaemic control. We conducted a pre-and post-trial process evaluation alongside the StAR2D study in Malawi and South Africa, exploring the experiences and perceptions of patient participants, to better understand potential underlying reasons for the trial outcomes.

Methods

We employed a qualitative research design, including conducting semi structured in-depth interviews and focus groups at both trial sites. Purposive sampling was used to ensure representation of a wide range of patients with type

SUBMITTER: Leon N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8379852 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature