India calling: harnessing the promise of mobile phones for HIV healthcare
Shet, A.; de Costa, A.
Tropical Medicine and International Health Tm and Ih 16(2): 214-216
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1365-3156 PMID: 21371214 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3156.2010.02678.xDocument Number: 563540
The technology that has been able to straddle the digital divide most effectively in resource-constrained settings has been the mobile phone. The tremendous growth seen in Africa and Asia in mobile phone use over the last half decade has spurred plans to integrate mobile phones with healthcare delivery globally. A major challenge in HIV healthcare is sustaining good adherence to antiretroviral treatment. This report focuses on specific applications of mobile phones in the area of HIV healthcare delivery. It highlights the widespread use of mobile phones in developing areas of the world, those which have a heavy burden of HIV and infectious diseases. There is scope for exploiting existing mobile phone technology and infrastructure for healthcare enhancement in resource-constrained settings.
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