Uses of information and communication technologies in HIV self-management: A systematic review of global literature

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Highlights:

• This study reviewed six studies focusing on HIV Self-Management programs utilizing Information Communication Technologies.

• The most commonly used ICT platforms were websites and mobile phone applications.

• The program effects were assessed in three domains: physical health status, psychosocial outcomes, and health knowledge and behaviors.

• Recognized add-on benefits of ICT platforms to the Self-Management programs.

• The absence of information behavior theories and models is reflected in all six studies.

摘要

•This study reviewed six studies focusing on HIV Self-Management programs utilizing Information Communication Technologies.•The most commonly used ICT platforms were websites and mobile phone applications.•The program effects were assessed in three domains: physical health status, psychosocial outcomes, and health knowledge and behaviors.•Recognized add-on benefits of ICT platforms to the Self-Management programs.•The absence of information behavior theories and models is reflected in all six studies.

论文关键词:Self-management,HIV/AIDS,Information and Communication Technology,Website,Mobile phone application

论文评审过程:Received 14 November 2016, Revised 17 November 2016, Accepted 17 November 2016, Available online 21 December 2016, Version of Record 21 December 2016.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2016.11.003