At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓HIV positive and currently on antiretroviral therapy (ART) for at least 6 months
- ✓Age 15 to 19 years
- ✓Able to demonstrate basic literacy necessary to participate in online chats
- ✓Planning to remain in study area (Akwa Ibom State) for approximately 6 months
- ✕Not planning to remain in Akwa Ibom State for the duration of the study (approximately 6 months)
- ✕Currently enrolled in an in-person support group
- ✕Currently enrolled in another research study related to HIV service retention or ART adherence
- ✕Critically or severely ill requiring hospitalization or unable to provide informed consent
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Youth Power Action Feasibility Study of Online Support Group Intervention Among Adolescents Living With HIV in Nigeria
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Online support group for HIV/AIDS and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 41 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study will examine the feasibility and acceptability of an intervention designed to improve retention in HIV care services and improve anti-retroviral therapy (ART) adherence among adolescents ages 15-19 years living with HIV enrolled in ART services.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants will be enrolled to form five groups of 8 to 10 participants, and then participants will participate in the 6 sessions of the structured educational and group counseling curriculum through the online platform. The m/eHealth intervention components include: * Informational messages that reflect the content of the structured group counseling curriculum, Positive Connections, and are posted to the group wall on a regular basis * Moderated, closed group chats where ALHIV can interact with their peers and with a trained health counselor on a biweekly basis * Access to a trained counselor via Facebook Messenger (during normal business hours) for the duration of the intervention who will be able to provide information or basic counseling on ART/HIV care related issues, with referral to health care services as needed