Investigators will develop and pilot test a culturally tailored, trauma-informed smartphone app, called LinkPositively, for Black WLHA affected by interpersonal violence. The goal is to determine preliminary effects of the intervention on HIV care (i.e., retention in HIV care, ART adherence) and mental health outcomes (e.g., PTSD, depression, anxiety). Through a randomized control trial (RCT), participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention arm (n=40) or control arm (Ryan White standard of care, n=40), with follow-up at 3- and 6- months. This study will benefit the advancement of HIV prevention science by harnessing technology to promote engagement in HIV care, while improving social support through peers and social networking-all under the auspices of being trauma-informed for Black WLHA with experiences of interpersonal violence.
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Number of HIV Care Visits
Timeframe: 3 Months Post-Baseline
Number of HIV Care Visits
Timeframe: 6 Months Post-Baseline
Number of Participants With ART Adherence
Timeframe: 3 Months Post-Baseline
Number of Participants With ART Adherence
Timeframe: 6 Months Post-Baseline
HIV Adherence Self-Efficacy
Timeframe: 3 Months Post-Baseline
HIV Adherence Self-Efficacy
Timeframe: 6 Months Post-Baseline