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-EdwardNonkululeko MashabaneLynsey Stewart-IsherwoodLesley Erica ScottKyle FyvieDana DuncanBetiel HaileKamal ChughYiyong ZhouJacob ReimersMatteus PanMaya VenkatramanWendy S StevensPublished 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.