![]() Our findings highlighted that using online social networks has empowered Iranian people living with HIV/AIDS, making them more connected, safe, and able to access HIV/AIDS-related information and services. The credibility of the proposed conceptual model was confirmed methodologically using the expert panel and Delphi technique. The two other themes encompassed social support and health-related outcomes including medication adherence. Five themes encompassed components of online social networks that supported communication and information-seeking behaviour of people living with HIV/AIDS. Seven themes and 24 sub-themes emerged from the qualitative interviews. ![]() Finally, the trustworthiness and credibility of the proposed model were reviewed and evaluated by expert panel members from epidemiology and public health. ![]() Then, a Delphi study with 27 HIV-positive patients was subsequently conducted to examine the consensus of patients on the proposed model. Thematic analysis was used to analyse qualitative interviews, extract potential components, and design a conceptual model. Firstly, a series of semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of 29 HIV-positive patients were conducted to investigate the perceptions and experiences of HIV-positive patients about using online social networks to support health literacy and medication adherence. This mixed-method sequential exploratory study was conducted in three phases. ![]() This study aimed to develop a conceptual model of using online social networks in improving health literacy and medication adherence among people living with HIV/AIDS in Iran. Online social networks have been used to enhance human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) prevention, diagnosis, and treatment programs worldwide. ![]()
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