Enhancing HIV Cognitive Abilities and Self-Management Through Information Technology-Assisted Interventions: Scoping...

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Informatics
• Digital Health

Background:

• HIV/AIDS presents a significant global health challenge.
• Technological advancements offer new avenues for HIV/AIDS interventions.
• Existing literature lacks comprehensive integration of evidence on modern interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a scoping review of modern information technology interventions for HIV/AIDS cognition and self-management.
• To systematically report theoretical frameworks and intervention strategies in current research.
• To identify future research directions in digital health for HIV/AIDS management.

Main Methods:

• Scoping review following the Joanna Briggs Institute framework.
• Searched PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library (2018-2023).
• Included intervention studies on modern technology for HIV awareness and self-management.

Main Results:

• 55 studies met inclusion criteria.
• Common theoretical frameworks include IM, SCT, HBM, TPB, and IS.
• Smartphone apps and SMS text messaging are the most prevalent intervention media.

Conclusions:

• Modern information technology is crucial for HIV/AIDS health interventions.
• Future research needs to integrate theoretical frameworks, explore diverse implementations, and assess long-term effects.
• Combining digital strategies with traditional methods can maximize intervention outcomes.