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Usability and acceptability of a two-way texting intervention for post-operative follow-up for voluntary medical male circumcision in Zimbabwe

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  • Caryl Feldacker
  • Isaac Holeman
  • Vernon Murenje
  • Sinokuthemba Xaba
  • Michael Korir
  • Bill Wambua
  • Batsirai Makunike-Chikwinya
  • Marrianne Holec
  • Scott Barnhart
  • Mufuta Tshimanga

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Background: Voluntary medical male circumcision (MC) is safe and effective. Nevertheless, MC programs require multiple post-operative visits. In Zimbabwe, a randomized control trial (RCT) found that post-operative two-way texting (2wT) between clients and MC providers instead of in-person reviews reduced provider workload and safeguarded patient safety. A critical component of the RCT assessed usability and acceptability of 2wT among providers and clients. These findings inform scale-up of the 2wT approach to post-operative follow-up. Methods: The RCT assigned 362 adult MC clients with cell phones into 2wT; these men responded to 13 automated daily texts supported by interactive texting or in-person follow-up, when needed. A subset of 100 texting clients filled a self-administered usability survey on day 14. 2wT acceptability was ascertained via 2wT response rates. Among 2wT providers, eight key informant interviews focused on 2wT acceptability and usability. Influences of wage and age on response rates and client-reported potential AEs were explored using linear and logistic regression models, respectively. Results: Clients felt confident, comfortable, satisfied, and well-supported with 2wT-based follow-up; few noted texting challenges or concerns about healing. Clients felt 2wT saved them time and money. Response rates (92%) suggested 2wT acceptability. Both clients and providers felt 2wT was highly usable. Providers noted 2wT saved them time, empowered clients to engage in their healing, and closed gaps in MC service quality. For scale, providers reinforced good post-operative counseling on AEs and texting instructions. Wage and age did not influence text response rates or potential AE texts. Conclusion: Results strongly suggest that 2wT is highly usable and acceptable for providers and patients. Men with concerns solicited provider guidance and reassurance offered via text. Providers noted that men engaged proactively in their healing. 2wT between providers and patients should be expanded for MC and considered for other short-term care contexts.

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  • Caryl Feldacker & Isaac Holeman & Vernon Murenje & Sinokuthemba Xaba & Michael Korir & Bill Wambua & Batsirai Makunike-Chikwinya & Marrianne Holec & Scott Barnhart & Mufuta Tshimanga, 2020. "Usability and acceptability of a two-way texting intervention for post-operative follow-up for voluntary medical male circumcision in Zimbabwe," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 15(6), pages 1-18, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0233234
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0233234
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