Delivering HIV information to people through the tools they use.


Text Messaging

What is text messaging?

Text messaging, or Short Message Service (SMS), allows you to send short messages from mobile phones or personal digital assistants (PDAs). Text messages are limited to 160 characters or fewer, including spaces.

Text messages can help you provide support and information to clients or peers. Most mobile phones and some PDAs can send and receive text messages.

Text messaging in response to HIV

  • Locate local HIV testing centers.
  • Respond to questions about HIV.
  • Remind patients of medical appointments.
  • Help patients adhere to their medication schedules.

Examples from the Field

Multimedia

R u texting?

R u texting? February 05, 2008

Texting 4 Health (Part 2 of "R U Texting?")

Texting Reminders March 04, 2008

Sex::Tech: Using Technology to Reach Youth with HIV and Sexual Health Information

Deb Levine March 31, 2009

Text Messaging for HIV Appointment and Medication Reminders - Part I

Text Messaging January 27, 2009

Text Messaging for HIV Appointment and Medication Reminders - Part II

Text Messaging February 10, 2009

Text Messaging for HIV Appointment and Medication Reminders - Part III

Text Messaging February 17, 2009

Text Messaging for HIV Appointment and Medication Reminders - Part IV

Text Messaging February 24, 2009