Scaling-up an mHealth system to deliver financial incentives to improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy in Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Financial incentives are increasingly used to achieve UNAIDS' 95-95-95 goals for ending HIV by 2030. While evidence supports their effectiveness, scaling these interventions remains challenging. This study examines the implementation successes and challenges of a financial incentive intervention in Tanzania, delivered via an mHealth application that provides automated mobile money disbursements, biometric identification, and SMS reminders.

Methods

Conducted alongside a Hybrid Type 1 Effectiveness-Implementation trial, the study evaluated financial incentives given to adults starting ART at 32 clinics. We used the Structured Assessment of Feasibility, Compatibility Beliefs in Technology (CBIT) scales, and the Program Sustainability Assessment Tool. Perspectives fro

SUBMITTER: Katabaro E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12495787 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature