Implementation of an mHealth App to Promote Engagement During HIV Care and Viral Load Suppression in Johannesburg, South Africa (iThemba Life): Pilot Technical Feasibility and Acceptability Study.

Samanta Tresha Lalla-Edward Nonkululeko Mashabane Lynsey Stewart-Isherwood Lesley Erica Scott Kyle Fyvie Dana Duncan Betiel Haile Kamal Chugh Yiyong Zhou Jacob Reimers Matteus Pan Maya Venkatraman Wendy S Stevens

Published in: JMIR formative research (2022)

Using iThemba Life for VL results was well-received despite limited smartphone access for some participants. App users received results 10 times sooner than before the app and 5 times sooner if their VL >1000 copies/mL. This increased notification speed led to participants wanting to continue using iThemba Life.

Keyphrases

south africa
healthcare
primary care
hiv positive
hepatitis c virus