The Implementation of a Text Messaging Intervention to Improve HIV Continuum of Care Outcomes Among Persons Recently Released From Correctional Facilities: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previously incarcerated individuals have suboptimal linkage and engagement in community HIV care. Mobile health (mHealth) interventions have been shown to be effective in addressing these gaps. In Washington, District of Columbia (DC), we conducted a randomized trial of an SMS text messaging-based mHealth intervention (CARE+ Corrections) to increase linkage to community HIV care and antiretroviral treatment adherence among HIV-infected persons involved in the criminal justice system.

Objective

This study aimed to describe the SMS text messaging-based intervention, participant use of the intervention, and barriers and facilitators of implementation.

Methods

From August 2013 to April 2015, HIV-positive incarcerated individuals were recruited within the DC Dep

SUBMITTER: Uhrig Castonguay BJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7055782 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature