| Holloway et al., 2017.14
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To understand MSM preferences for HIV prevention and treatment. |
Qualitative research |
The participants prefer health interventions that address privacy and confidentiality and functions that may address psychosocial health problems. |
| Mitchell et al., 2016.15
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To get information for developing an app that encourages people to get tested for HIV. |
Formative research |
Men reported cost, safety, and efficiency as major reasons for influencing an app download. |
| Schnall et al., 2016.16
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To explore the use of the Information Systems Research (ISR) framework as a guide to the design of an mHealth application. |
Formative research |
The study identified the barriers and facilities for using mHealth and the content and functional features to guide the development of future apps. |
| Evans et al., 2016.17
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To develop an mHealth-based intervention to promote HIV testing. |
Qualitative research |
The results suggested that messages should: cover other STIs, be adapted and tailored from a trustworthy source, and focus on support and health benefits. |
| Sheoran et al., 2016.18
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To develop an app to support young homeless people without access to health for STI prevention. |
Formative research |
The app was well rated by the participants who suggested interface and icon improvements and the addition of a peer rating system. |
| LeGrand et al., 2016.19
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To develop an app for adherence to antiretroviral therapy in adolescents with HIV. |
Formative research |
The participants suggested the inclusion of medication reminders, therapy adherence reminders, educational modules, virtual interactions with other users, and gamification elements. |
| Levy et al., 2015.20
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To assess the acceptability and perceptions regarding an intervention using an HIV prevention app. |
Formative research |
The participants' perceptions were generally favorable because they believed getting advice from a doctor on the social media was a reliable method. |
| Cordova et al., 2015.21
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To develop an app to prevent HIV/STIs and drug abuse in adolescents. |
Qualitative research |
Topics raised by the participants: 1 acceptability of the application, 2 inclusion of a risk assessment, 3 incorporation of HIV/STI and drug use content, 4 interactivity and 5 appearance. |
| Gkatzidou et al., 2015.22
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To identify the design requirements for an app for Chlamydia. |
Formative research |
Four broad themes emerged: privacy and security, credibility, and user support. |
| Aliabadi et al., 2015.23
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To identify the content, features, and functions of an HIV prevention app for MSM. |
Formative research |
The participants identified the need for information related to HIV prevention: drug distribution centers, support groups and treatment information. |
| Broaddus et al., 2015.24
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To measure the participants' perceptions about the risks and benefits of a text message intervention for vulnerable people with STIs/HIV. |
Qualitative research |
The benefits of the intervention were: the convenience and ubiquity of text messages, which avoided negative judgments by group members and ensured privacy. |
| Swendeman et al., 2015.25
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To develop a theoretical model for the potential benefits of self-monitoring and self-management of drug therapy adherence in people with HIV. |
Qualitative research |
Multiple self-monitoring functions can influence perceptions, motivations, and risk abilities to support the activation of behavioral states. |
| Goldenberg et al., 2014.26
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To understand the functionality, format, and design of an HIV prevention app. |
Qualitative research |
The app is comprehensive and incorporates innovative ideas for HIV prevention. |
| Muessig et al., 2013.27
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To understand mobile phone standards among young people. |
Formative research |
HIV prevention apps should be useful and entertaining, confidential and interactive. |
| Chang et al., 2013.28
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To explore considerations of acceptability, feasibility and design of an intervention for people with HIV. |
Formative research |
The results included topics on current care challenges, perceived benefits from using mHealth, and acceptance of intervention. |
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