RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06545968

A Social Media Intervention to Improve Retention in Care for Adolescents and Young Adults With HIV in Uganda

Retention Through mHealth for Adolescents and Young Adults With HIV in Care

Sponsor

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Enrollment

105 participants

Start Date

Oct 25, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Adolescent Behavior

Summary

Adolescents and young adults with HIV (AYWH) aged 15- 24 years are the fastest-growing population of people living with HIV worldwide. AYWH have worse outcomes along the HIV continuum of care than adults with HIV; HIV/AIDS is the second leading cause of mortality and the fourth leading cause of disability among AYWH worldwide. This study will develop a youth-friendly, mobile health (mHealth) intervention to improve retention in care that has the potential to improve AIDS-related mortality and morbidity among AYWH and decrease onward new transmission, thus contributing towards ending the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

Eligibility

Min Age: 15 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a social media-based support intervention can help young people with HIV in Uganda (aged 15–24) stay engaged in their medical care and continue their treatment, especially those who are new to care or who previously dropped out. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 15–24 years old and living with HIV in Uganda - You are either new to HIV care (within the past month) or returning after being lost to follow-up for 6 or more months - You can speak English or Runyankole - You have access to a smartphone (shared or personal) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are unable to provide consent to participate Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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