Clients’ and providers’ perspectives in informing a digital health intervention to improve linkage to care after Index HIV self-testing in Hai and Moshi Districts, Tanzania

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Authors

Frank Mhando · University of Johannesburg

Stella E. Mushy · Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

Marwa Nyankomo · University of Johannesburg

Frederick Haraka · Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Werner Maokola · Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children

Zeye Masunga · Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children

Abstract

Digital health interventions may improve the linkage of HIV self-testers to care. Recommendations include personalized and culturally relevant communication and technical accessibility to make interventions effective and inclusive. This study provides valuable insights for designing patient-centered interventions for HIV care and treatment.

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Mobile Health and mHealth Applications HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions ICT in Developing Communities

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Published in: BMC Health Services Research

Volume 24, Issue 1, pp. 1084-1084

DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-11466-2

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Clients’ and providers’ perspectives in informing a digital health intervention to improve linkage to care after Index HIV self-testing in Hai and Moshi Districts, Tanzania

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