We will conduct a randomized trial to compare differences in sexually transmitted infection (STI) treatment adherence between patients receiving text messages versus those receiving usual care (e.g. no text messages). We hypothesize that STI treatment adherence will be 20% higher among patients randomized to receipt of two-way text messaging services.
Adolescent patients seen in the Emergency Department who test positive for gonorrhea, chlamydia, or pelvic inflammatory disease and are prescribed outpatient antibiotic treatment.
Patients will be excluded if they are unable to understand English, are critically ill, have cognitive impairment or if they do not have access to a cellular telephone with text messaging capabilities.
Single group
mHealth Intervention
BehavioralAdolescents will receive text messages to facilitate treatment adherence
STI treatment adherence
Proportion of study participants who complete their medication as prescribed by self-report
STI treatment receipt
Proportion of study participants who receive STI treatment; measured by prescription filling and/or receiving treatment at a healthcare facility
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