Text messaging to improve uptake of human papillomavirus vaccination: a study among adolescent girls living with HIV in Kisumu county.

Key Points

• The aim is to determine if text messaging can increase HPV vaccination rates in adolescent girls living with HIV.
• Implemented text messaging campaigns targeting adolescent girls and their parents.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of SMS as a communication tool.
• Conducted the study in Kisumu County.
• Text messaging significantly improved awareness of HPV and vaccination.
• There was an increase in HPV vaccination uptake among participants.
• Both parents and girls responded positively to the text messaging approach.