Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012)

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Urban Youth HIV/AIDS Treatment Outcomes via Mobile Health Apps in Kampala, Uganda: Adoption and Impact Study

Grace Namugenyi, Department of Pediatrics, Gulu University Peter Kaso, Department of Pediatrics, Uganda Christian University, Mukono James Kizza, Uganda Christian University, Mukono
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18945990
Published: February 15, 2012

Abstract

The prevalence of HIV/AIDS among urban youth aged 18-25 in Kampala, Uganda is significant and requires effective interventions to improve treatment outcomes. A mixed-methods approach involving surveys, interviews, and app usage data was employed to assess app utilization and its effects on medication adherence and clinic visits among study participants. Mobile health apps significantly increased medication adherence by 30% (95% CI: 18-42%) compared to those not using the app. The integration of mobile health apps into HIV/AIDS treatment strategies in Kampala has shown promising results, particularly in enhancing youth adherence and clinic attendance. Further studies should explore sustainable funding models for maintaining these applications and ensure regular updates to keep them relevant and effective. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Grace Namugenyi, Peter Kaso, James Kizza (2012). Urban Youth HIV/AIDS Treatment Outcomes via Mobile Health Apps in Kampala, Uganda: Adoption and Impact Study. African Veterinary Anaesthesia, Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18945990

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African UrbanizationYouth HealthMobile Technology AdoptionEHealthQuantitative Research MethodsQualitative Research MethodsPublic Health Economics

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