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Patterns of use and benefits of an online health portal among young people living with HIV in Kiambu and Kirinyaga counties of Kenya

Exploring usability and outcomes among young people living with HIV in Kiambu and Kirinyaga counties of Kenya using an online health portal

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
PACTR
Registry ID
PACTR202303729957231
Enrollment
480
Registered
2023-03-03
Start date
2022-09-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

HIV/AIDS

Interventions

Standard care
Patient health portal

Sponsors

University of Nairobi cenrre for health quality and innovation
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Cluster level 1) Facilities with EMR 2) Close geographical proximity to each other Individual level 1) Persons living with HIV aged between 15-24 years old receiving ART at study sites: where care is primarily provided by a caregiver, they will be allowed to continue their agency role in the study 2) Must have ready access to a smartphone 3) Must consent to download and use the portal

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants likely to migrate from the study location during the study period, as self-reported during enrolment screening.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The primary outcome will be change in patient activation measure (PAM)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
self-reported adherence to Antiretroviral therapy;Viral load suppression;Mobile health application usability score;Mobile health application acceptability score;Portal incorporated health tools - TB screening, contraceptive need assessment, substance use disorder screening, PHQ-9 depression score;Portal functionality assessment metrics - stability and fidelity from system reports;Cost analysis

Countries

Kenya

Contacts

Public ContactElizabeth Kubo

Study Coordinator

elizabeth.kubo@gmail.com+254727547649

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026