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Table 1 Intervention domains and sample text messages

From: A text messaging intervention to improve retention in care and virologic suppression in a U.S. urban safety-net HIV clinic: study protocol for the Connect4Care (C4C) randomized controlled trial

Domain

Sample text message

Improving a sense of social support

Stay strong. The clinic cares about you.

Ameliorating negative affect

Everyone feels sad sometimes. Remember you can talk to your provider about depression.

Bolstering positive affect and coping

Smile, breathe, and go slowly.

Fostering empowerment

Be active in your health care. Keep your scheduled appointments.

Supporting healthy behaviors and health maintenance

Invest in your health. Remember to get your Pap smear.

Emphasizing the value of antiretroviral adherence and persistence

Taking meds? They help, even if you can’t tell they are working.