The Supporting Adolescent Adherence in Vietnam (SAAV) study: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial assessing an mHealth approach to improving adherence for adolescents living with HIV in Vietnam.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The overall goal of the Supporting Adolescent Adherence in Vietnam (SAAV) study is to improve understanding of an adherence feedback mHealth intervention designed to help adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) maintain high adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART), critical to effective treatment. Specifically, we aim to: (1) conduct formative research with Vietnamese ALHIV and their caregivers to better understand adherence challenges and refine the personalized mHealth intervention package; and (2) assess the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of the intervention to improve ART adherence by implementing a randomized controlled trial (RCT).

Methods

The study will utilize mixed methods. The formative phase will include 40 in-depth interviews (IDIs) with 20 ado

SUBMITTER: DeSilva M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6394014 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature