ArticleGlobal health, science and practice2021
Using Human-Centered Design to Develop a Program to Engage South African Men Living With HIV in Care and Treatment.
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backgroundAlthough HIV care is widely available in South Africa, men are less likely than women to know their HIV status, begin treatment upon diagnosis, and adhere to treatment. Men are also more likely to die from causes related to HIV compared to women. To overcome this inequity, tailored approaches designed with men's specific needs are required.
methodsAs part of the Testing and Treatment for Men project, a 3-year multicomponent, mixed-methods study that aimed to better understand young South African men's needs concerning HIV testing and treatment, we used human-centered design (HCD) methods to identify, develop, and pilot test a male-friendly peer-support intervention. We engaged key stakeholders in the development of several prototype interventions to improve men's engagement across the HIV cascade, one of which was selected for further development.
resultsUse of HCD methods, informed by the results of our team's prior qualitative and quantitative research, led to the development of Coach Mpilo, a peer-support intervention to engage and retain men living with HIV in South Africa in care and treatment. By designing with empathy for the lived experiences of these men, our intervention achieved the authenticity and credibility required to build trusting relationships in the affected communities. Preliminary results of Coach Mpilo have demonstrated a high level of acceptability by men living with HIV as well as key government and other implementing partners.
conclusionHCD as a critical ingredient became an integral and essential component in developing and field-testing the Coach Mpilo pilot. The key elements of our HCD approach that resulted in the successful generation of the Coach Mpilo pilot intervention and its implementation were understanding and addressing the specific issues identified by men living with HIV and leveraging newly created empathy with men as an approach to solving the issues collaboratively and innovatively.
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