Information and Communication Technology to Link Criminal Justice Reentrants to HIV Care in the Community

Table 1

CARE+ corrections text message library domains and examples.

Domains	Examples
Library of 10 possible appointment reminder messages or create a customized message	(i) Hey how you feeling? Don’t forget to give a call and make your appointment; (ii) You’re worth it—remember your clinic appointment; (iii) Your providers are here to help you—go to your appointment; (iv) Call your case manager—he/she can help you get to clinic; (v) Don’t forget your clinic appointment—it’s important; (vi) Your health comes first—go to your appointment; (vii) Can’t remember when your next appointment is? Call the clinic to find out.; (viii) Your doctor wants you to come to your appointment; (ix) Going to the clinic helps you stay healthy; (x) CARE+ Corrections message (staff-inputted from the CARE+ session “plan step groups’ subject selected”… Remember, this was your plan: {insert from CARE+ database}; (xi) Participant-created message
Medication adherence reminder sent to participant on a selected schedule	(i) Meds keep your body strong and healthy; (ii) Don’t forget your skittles!; (iii) The best way to stay healthy is to take your meds on time and the right way; (iv) Adherence to meds means taking your dose at the right time; (v) Your meds may not work anymore if you forget to take them; (vi) You got to play to win. So don’t forget your meds; (vii) Call your case manager—he/she can help you find ways to remember to take your meds; (viii) Give meaning to your life … Now!; (ix) Hey, take your vitamins!; (x) CARE+ Corrections message (staff-inputted from the CARE+ session “plan step groups’ subject selected”… Remember, this was your plan: {insert from CARE+ database}; (xi) Participant-created message
Prevention reminder sent to participant on a selected schedule	(i) Safe sex is important. Use a condom; (ii) Don’t forget to wrap it or don’t give it up!; (iii) Did you read “Get your Freak on for Dummies”—it says you must wear a rubber!; (iv) Be smart. Use a condom; (v) Protect yourself and your partner. Use a condom; (vi) If you are using, you may forget your meds; (vii) One day at a time. Just for today, don’t use; (viii) Stay strong. Stay clean; (ix) Staying clean is most important. Call your case manager for help; (x) CARE+ Corrections message (staff-inputted from the CARE+ session “plan step groups’ subject selected”… Remember, this was your plan: {insert from CARE+ database}; (xi) Participant-created message
A “barrier to care” reminder message is sent to participant between registration and first check-in appointment (and sent again if person is reincarcerated)	(i) Remember to get a case manager: call xxx-xxx-xxxx; (ii) Call your case manager, they’re here to help; (iii) Hey! Stay linked to your clinic so you can get your meds and care; (iv) Need a ride to your appointment? Call your case manager at xxx-xxx-xxxx; (v) Can’t get your prescriptions? Call your clinic or case manager; (vi) Get help for your housing: call xxx-xxx-xxxx; (vii) Call transportation services so you can get to your clinic visits: call xxx-xxx-xxxx; (viii) Check on job and training programs today; (ix) Get help getting your entitlement/insurance programs: call xxx-xxx-xxxx; (x) CARE+ Corrections message (staff-inputted from the CARE+ session “plan step groups’ subject selected”… Remember, this was your plan: {insert from CARE+ database}; (xi) Participant-created message
Welcome message sent during the week after registration	Welcome to the CARE study! We appreciate your participation. Call our staff at xxx-xxx-xxxx if you have any questions
Monthly message reminding participants to schedule their monthly check-in with study staff	Don’t forget your monthly check-in meeting. Please call xxx-xxx-xxxx to be sure it is scheduled