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Published in: Current HIV/AIDS Reports 6/2018

01-12-2018 | HIV and Technology (J Simoni and K Ronen, Section Editors)

eHealth for Stigma Reduction Efforts Designed to Improve Engagement in Care for People Living with HIV

Authors: Deepa Rao, Sarah Frey, Megan Ramaiya

Published in: Current HIV/AIDS Reports | Issue 6/2018

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

HIV-related stigma remains a significant barrier to engagement in care for persons living with HIV (PLWH) worldwide. This review examines the use of eHealth technologies for reducing stigma as a pathway toward improved engagement in care for PLWH. We provide a brief overview of effective stigma reduction interventions for PLWH, both eHealth and others; identify gaps in the research on use of eHealth technologies for stigma reduction; and suggest potential research avenues moving forward.

Recent Findings

The majority of HIV-related eHealth studies use technology to improve ART adherence. To date, few HIV-related eHealth studies have included any measurement of stigma.

Summary

Given the current narrow evidence base, further research is needed to determine whether eHealth technologies can help to reduce stigma and improve engagement in care for PLWH.
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Metadata
Title
eHealth for Stigma Reduction Efforts Designed to Improve Engagement in Care for People Living with HIV
Authors
Deepa Rao
Sarah Frey
Megan Ramaiya
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current HIV/AIDS Reports / Issue 6/2018
Print ISSN: 1548-3568
Electronic ISSN: 1548-3576
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11904-018-0414-z

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