HIV/AIDS
Conditions
Interventions
the control group:Based on the WeChat applet platform "Heart Voyage" developed for this project, the applet modules 1, 3 and 4 were opened to the control group. Module 1 is "I’m KING", which puts an a
Module 3 is "BM-Steward", which can record medication, mood and sexual behavior, etc.
Module 4 is "Hi V-Counting", which is an online VCT clinic, where psychological counseling and test strips can be applied
research subjects are free to choose to use modules 3 and 4. The duration is 10 weeks, and the follow-up is 6 months.
the intervention group:Based on the WeChat applet platform "Heart Voyage" developed for this project, all modules of the applet were opened to the intervention group, namely module one, module two, mo
incentives were used to encourage the research subjects to play the game as many times as possible, preferably once for each game. The duration was 10 weeks, with a follow-up of 6 months.
Sponsors
Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 39 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (a) aged 18-39 (included 18 and 39); (b) male at birth; (c) self-reported having sex with men; (d) diagnosed as HIV-positive; (e) able to read and speak Chinese; (f) junior school education level or above; and (g) seized of smartphones and WeChat application.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: under 18 years old; unable or unwilling to provide informed consent; and participating in other research projects.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| ART initiation time;Medicine adherence; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| HIV and homosexuality stigma;HIV/AIDS stress;mental health (depression and anxiety);HIV behavior;self-efficacy;quality of life; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactYan Shen
Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University
Outcome results
None listed