A Realistic Talking Human Embodied Agent Mobile Phone Intervention to Promote HIV Medication Adherence and Retention in Care in Young HIV-Positive African American Men Who Have Sex With Men: Qualitative Study.
Mark DworkinApurba ChakrabortySangyoon LeeColleen MonahanLisa B Hightow-WeidmanRoberto P GarofaloDima Mazen QatoAntonio JimenezPublished in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2018)
An avatar-like embodied agent mHealth approach was acceptable to young HIV-positive African American MSM. Its relational nature may make it an effective method of informing, motivating, and promoting health behavioral skills. Furthermore, the app's ease of access, stigma-free environment, and audiovisual format may help overcome some adherence barriers reported in this population.
Keyphrases
- hiv positive
- african american
- men who have sex with men
- hiv testing
- healthcare
- mental health
- endothelial cells
- middle aged
- randomized controlled trial
- public health
- palliative care
- hiv aids
- antiretroviral therapy
- mental illness
- induced pluripotent stem cells
- pluripotent stem cells
- quality improvement
- south africa
- health information
- type diabetes
- chronic pain
- pain management
- hiv infected
- affordable care act
- glycemic control
- climate change
- human immunodeficiency virus
- human health
- depressive symptoms
- weight loss
- insulin resistance