Adapting a mobile health tool to boost HIV outcomes for older adults with HIV in Ukraine

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What this research studies

This project plans to tailor an existing mHealth platform to meet the needs of older people living with HIV in Ukraine, focusing on appointment reminders, mood and medication adherence check-ins, and practical support. The team will evaluate how the adapted tools affect engagement in care and viral suppression in this population. By leveraging smartphones and peer support elements, the study aims to reduce stigma and improve continuity of care for OPWH in a high-need setting. The work builds on prior US experience with PositiveLinks to create a culturally and age-appropriate solution for Ukraine.

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Where this research is happening

• Yale University
  New Haven, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Shenoi, Sheela — Yale University
• Study coordinator: Shenoi, Sheela

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About this research

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