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  • Digital Health
  • Health Communication
  • Virtual Communities

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  • Individuals with HIV and substance use disorders (SUDs) require integrated healthcare solutions.
  • Mobile health (mHealth) apps can create virtual communities for shared experiences.
  • Understanding dynamics within these digital health spaces is crucial for effective support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine virtual community formation on the A-CHESS mobile app message board.
  • To analyze communication patterns and engagement dynamics among users with HIV and SUDs.

Main Methods:

  • Computer-mediated discourse analysis of A-CHESS message board posts.
  • Quantitative comparisons (t-tests, chi-square) of posters vs. non-posters.
  • Qualitative coding of messages by type, speaker, and function to understand co-construction of support.

Main Results:

  • 87 out of 208 participants (42%) posted on the A-CHESS message board.
  • Posters and non-posters showed no significant demographic differences (age, gender, race).
  • Identified message types (premeditated, adlib, participant-driven) evolved from staff-led to participant-driven interactions, reflecting personal goals and experiences.

Conclusions:

  • A-CHESS staff adapted communication to boost engagement; participants personalized the platform.
  • mHealth interventions should incorporate features supporting participant-led discourse and customization.
  • Fostering ownership and relevance enhances support within virtual care communities.