Chlamydia retest: how should we remind you?

Various studies have demonstrated the utility of SMS messages as a reminder for retesting in clients at higher risk of sexually transmitted infection (STI) acquisition. At Cairns Sexual Health Service (CSHS), a generic SMS message with a small financial incentive increased chlamydia retesting from 7% to 28%.1 We implemented a client choice reminder system to determine if offering a choice would improve chlamydia retesting rates.Over a 12-month period from …