This study seeks to develop and pilot test a theory-based, integrated technology and counseling intervention to improve ART adherence among sexual and gender minority (SGM) young people living with HIV (ages 18-24) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The intervention aims to improve social support, self-efficacy for taking ART, and teach skills for problem-solving barriers to promote better adherence.
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Feasibility: number of participants who have at least one follow up visit
Timeframe: 6 months
Feasibility: mean number of intervention sessions attended
Timeframe: 3 months
Acceptability: mean score on the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire scale (CSQ-8)
Timeframe: 3 months
Medication adherence - proportion of participants with presence of tenofovir in urine using a point-of-care lateral flow immunoassay (LFA) method
Timeframe: 6 months
Medication adherence - proportion who have received all ART prescriptions over the course of follow up according to pharmacy dispensing records (SICLOM national registry)
Timeframe: 6 months