Digitized HIV/AIDS Treatment Adherence Interventions: A Review of Recent SMS/Texting Mobile Health Applications and Implications for Theory and Practice

Duthely, Lunthita; Sanchez‐Covarrubias, Alex P.

doi:10.3389/fcomm.2020.530164

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“…It is important to note, however, that metareviews have reported mixed results ( 6 , 11 – 14 ). Another finding from our interviews is that participants voiced their privacy and confidentiality concerns, echoing our findings from a recent review of the literature ( 15 ).…”

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“…A much smaller proportion supported women—designed typically for pregnant women and their newborns ( 10 , 11 ). It is more common to find mHealth interventions tailored for adolescents and men who have sex with men (MSM) ( 15 ). Culturally tailored approaches that address multiple factors related to HIV-related stigma ( 16 ) and behavior change are needed ( 17 ).…”

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“…Culturally tailored approaches that address multiple factors related to HIV-related stigma ( 16 ) and behavior change are needed ( 17 ). Another important consideration is tailoring mobile applications to attend to the needs of vulnerable populations ( 18 ), while addressing their privacy and confidentiality concerns ( 15 ).…”

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Pills, PrEP, and Pals: Adherence, Stigma, Resilience, Faith and the Need to Connect Among Minority Women With HIV/AIDS in a US HIV Epicenter

Duthely

Sanchez‐Covarrubias

Brown

et al. 2021

Front. Public Health

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Background: Ending HIV/AIDS in the United States requires tailored interventions. This study is part of a larger investigation to design mCARES, a mobile technology-based, adherence intervention for ethnic minority women with HIV (MWH).Objective: To understand barriers and facilitators of care adherence (treatment and appointment) for ethnic MWH; examine the relationship between these factors across three ethnic groups; and, explore the role of mobile technologies in care adherence.Methods: Cross-sectional, mixed-methods data were collected from a cohort of African-American, Hispanic-American and Haitian-American participants. Qualitative data were collected through a focus group (n = 8) to assess barriers and facilitators to care adherence. Quantitative data (n = 48) surveyed women on depressive symptomology (PHQ-9), HIV-related stigma (HSS) and resiliency (CD-RISC25). We examined the relationships between these factors and adherence to treatment and care and across groups.Findings: Qualitative analyses revealed that barriers to treatment and appointment adherence were caregiver-related stressors (25%) and structural issues (25%); routinization (30%) and religion/spirituality (30%) promoted adherence to treatment and care. Caregiver role was both a hindrance (25%) and promoter (20%) of adherence to treatment and appointments. Quantitatively, HIV-related stigma differed by ethnic group; Haitian-Americans endorsed the highest levels while African-Americans endorsed the lowest. Depression correlated to stigma (R = 0.534; p < 0.001) and resiliency (R = −0.486; p < 0.001). Across ethnic groups, higher depressive symptomology and stigma were related to viral non-suppression (p < 0.05)—a treatment adherence marker; higher resiliency was related to viral suppression. Among Hispanic-Americans, viral non-suppression was related to depression (p < 0.05), and among African-Americans, viral suppression was related to increased resiliency (p < 0.04).Conclusion: Multiple interrelated barriers to adherence were identified. These findings on ethnic group-specific differences underscore the importance of implementing culturally-competent interventions. While privacy and confidentiality were of concern, participants suggested additional intervention features and endorsed the use of mCARES as a strategy to improve adherence to treatment and appointments.

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Pills, PrEP, and Pals: Adherence, Stigma, Resilience, Faith and the Need to Connect Among Minority Women With HIV/AIDS in a US HIV Epicenter

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Sanchez‐Covarrubias

Brown

et al. 2021

Front. Public Health

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“…32 Differences in use of these technologies could be related to health literacy disparities or to the digital divide and could be a consequence of socially differentiated strategies in using innovative technologies. 23,24,33 Regarding the reason for refusing SMS, we hypothesised that the wish to avoid accidental breach of confidentiality to friends or partners was a reason for refusing SMS 34,35 However, this reason was not explicitly mentioned in the free-form text box answers, although some patients stated that in order to keep anonymity, they were unwilling to give their phone number to the sexual health centre. In our study, preferring face-to-face medical contact was one of the main reasons reported by patients for refusing SMS notification.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

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Notification of STI test results by text messaging: Why do patients refuse? Cross-sectional study in a Parisian sexual health centre

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Text messaging has been used to notify patients of results after sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing. This study aimed to characterise the population who refused notification of results by short message services (SMS) and to explore their reasons for refusing. From January to August 2018, 1180 patients coming for STI testing in a Parisian sexual health centre were offered SMS notification of their results, completed a self-administered questionnaire and were included in the study. Factors associated with refusal of SMS notification were explored using logistic regression models. Reasons for refusal were analysed following a qualitative content analysis methodology. In the study population, 7.3% [95% CI 5.8–8.8] of patients refused SMS notification. In the multivariate logistic regression model, male gender and older age were associated with refusal, as were non-French nationality, having forgone health care for economic reasons and being unemployed. Qualitative analysis showed that preferring face-to-face medical contact (32%) and anxiety about the test result (29%) were the main reasons given by patients for refusal. Socially disadvantaged patients may have more limited access to technology and be less at ease using it in a health context. Preference for face-to-face medical contact may reflect the need for human support in vulnerable populations.

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“…The databases used were PubMed, Web of Science (WoS), American Psychological Association (APA), SciELO and LILACS. To supplement our broad search, we also manually reviewed the reference lists of all included articles, as well as any 3 previous systematic reviews [57,61,62] identified through our search, and screened all articles with keywords based on our inclusion criteria. We conducted the search during August 2021.…”

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Internet-based peer support interventions for people living with HIV: A Scoping Review

Costa-Cordella¹,

Grasso-Cladera²,

Rossi³

et al. 2021

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Peer support interventions for people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) are widely effective, but their associated time and material costs for the recipient and the health system make them reachable for only a small proportion of PLWHA. Internet-based interventions are an effective alternative for delivering psychosocial interventions for PLWHA as they are more accessible and offer anonymity.Currently, no reviews are focusing on internet-based interventions with peer support components. This study aims to map the existing literature on psychosocial interventions for PLWHA based on peer support and delivered through the internet. We conducted a systematic scoping review of academic literature following PRISMA guidelines. Nine articles met our criteria, and we summarized them using a narrative synthesis method. We found internet-based peer support interventions for PLWHA are feasible and acceptable to participants and healthcare workers. We conclude that internet-based peer support interventions for PLWHA are a promising alternative to those in person.

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Digitized HIV/AIDS Treatment Adherence Interventions: A Review of Recent SMS/Texting Mobile Health Applications and Implications for Theory and Practice

Cited by 15 publications

References 71 publications

Pills, PrEP, and Pals: Adherence, Stigma, Resilience, Faith and the Need to Connect Among Minority Women With HIV/AIDS in a US HIV Epicenter

Pills, PrEP, and Pals: Adherence, Stigma, Resilience, Faith and the Need to Connect Among Minority Women With HIV/AIDS in a US HIV Epicenter

Notification of STI test results by text messaging: Why do patients refuse? Cross-sectional study in a Parisian sexual health centre

Internet-based peer support interventions for people living with HIV: A Scoping Review

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