Implementation of an mHealth App to Promote Engagement During HIV Care and Viral Load Suppression in Johannesburg, South Africa (iThemba Life): Pilot Technical Feasibility and Acceptability Study
Implementation of an mHealth App to Promote Engagement During HIV Care and Viral Load Suppression in Johannesburg, South Africa (iThemba Life): Pilot Technical Feasibility and Acceptability Study
Samanta Tresha Lalla-Edward
1
, PhD ;
Nonkululeko Mashabane
1
, MBL ;
Lynsey Stewart-Isherwood
2
, MSc ;
Lesley Scott
2
, PhD ;
Kyle Fyvie
2
, MSc ;
Dana Duncan
3
, MD ;
Betiel Haile
3
, MPH ;
Kamal Chugh
3
, MS ;
Yiyong Zhou
3
, PhD ;
Jacob Reimers
4
, MS ;
Matteus Pan
3
, BS ;
Maya Venkatraman
3
, PhD ;
Wendy Stevens
2, 5
, PhD
1
Ezintsha, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, South Africa
2
Molecular Medicine & Haematology, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, South Africa
3
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc, Pleasanton, CA, United States
4
Roche Molecular Systems, Rotkreuz, Switzerland
5
National Priorities Programme, National Health Laboratory Systems, Parktown, South Africa
Corresponding Author:
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Samanta Tresha Lalla-Edward, PhD
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Ezintsha
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Faculty of Health Sciences
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University of the Witwatersrand
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Sunnyside Office Park
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32 Princess of Wales Terrace
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Parktown, 2193
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South Africa
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Phone:
27 0826172490
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Email: slallaedward@ezintsha.org