A mobile health-based alcohol reduction intervention and its usability among persons with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and alcohol use are widespread in sub-Saharan Africa (sSA), negatively impacting the continuum of HIV care, from prevention and testing to treatment outcomes. Reducing alcohol consumption among people with HIV (PWH) is therefore a public health priority. Most alcohol reduction strategies require in-person interactions and can be challenging during pandemics and social unrest, which are common in sSA. Mobile Health (mHealth) interventions may offer a more accessible reduction counselling, an accessible alternative to, or may augment, in-person interventions. However, the usability of these mHealth interventions in the target population should be assessed before implementation. This analysis evaluates usability of an mHealth intervention

SUBMITTER: Adong J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12594019 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature