Exploring People's Candidacy for Mobile Health-Supported HIV Testing and Care Services in Rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Qualitative Study.

Oluwafemi Atanda Adeagbo Carina Herbst Ann Blandford Rachel A McKendry Claudia S Estcourt Janet Seeley Maryam Shahmanesh

Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2019)

Mobile phone-connected HIV testing and Web-based clinical care and prevention pathways have the potential to support access to HIV prevention and care, particularly for young people and men. Although mHealth provides a way for individuals to test their candidacy for HIV services, the barriers that can make the service unattractive at the clinic level will also need to be addressed if potential demand is to turn into actual demand.

Keyphrases

hiv testing
south africa
men who have sex with men
healthcare
hiv positive
palliative care
affordable care act
primary care
quality improvement
mental health
pain management
health insurance
human health
antiretroviral therapy
sensitive detection
chronic pain
single molecule
middle aged
living cells