The impact of digital health interventions on HIV testing uptake among adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Journal Title: Journal of Public Health and Development - Year 2024, Vol 22, Issue 2
Abstract
While digital media has been widely employed for promoting sexual health, its application in boosting HIV testing rates among adolescents remains relatively restricted. This systematic review seeks to gauge the efficacy of digital health in enhancing HIV testing uptake within the youth population. The study included original studies published in English, quantitative with RCT, involving adolescents that were published from 2013 to 2023. The publications were identified using CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science electronic databases, with keywords such as adolescent, telemedicine, and HIV testing. We also used the hand-searching method from other systematic review and meta-analysis articles. We conducted a critical appraisal and found a low-risk bias in four RCT studies. All included articles were coded according to relevant exposures or outcomes and analyzed to assess frequencies. Four studies from the United States, the United Kingdom, and China were included in the synthesis. Uptake of HIV testing among adolescents who were given digital media interventions showed a significant difference of 1.90 times compared to the group that did not receive digital media intervention (p<0.00001). Digital media intervention significantly increased HIV testing engagement among adolescents. HIV screening programs using digital media are needed to optimize access to HIV testing services.
Authors and Affiliations
Rizka Ayu Setyani, Ari Probandari, Eti Poncorini Pamungkasari.
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- DOI 10.55131/jphd/2024/220224
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