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  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Health

Background:

  • Lack of social support and HIV-related stigma negatively impact health outcomes for people living with HIV (PLWH).
  • Social media may offer a platform to enhance support and education for PLWH within treatment programs.
  • Understanding technology use and its barriers is crucial for effective digital health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the social media use of PLWH in a behavioral health treatment program.
  • To assess the association between participation in a private Facebook group and improved social support, education, and treatment experience.
  • To identify barriers to social media engagement among PLWH.

Main Methods:

  • Mixed-methods approach combining surveys (n=18) and focus groups (n=8) with PLWH.
  • Exploration of participants' technology familiarity and social media usage, specifically a private Facebook group.
  • Analysis of perceived impact on personal well-being, social support, and treatment experience.

Main Results:

  • The majority of private Facebook group participants reported enhanced personal well-being and perceived social support.
  • Lack of technology/social media experience and privacy concerns were identified as barriers to participation.
  • Older participants (over 50) were more likely to report difficulties with Facebook usability and lower technology experience.

Conclusions:

  • Private social media groups show potential for improving social support and well-being among PLWH.
  • Targeted technology training is essential to overcome participation barriers, particularly for older adults.
  • Integrating digital literacy support can increase engagement with social media-based health interventions.