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Smartphone Use and Willingness to Pay for HIV Treatment-Assisted Smartphone Applications among HIV-Positive Patients in Urban Clinics of Vietnam

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  • Thu Minh Bui

    (Bach Mai Medical College, Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
    Institute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Men Thi Hoang

    (Institute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
    Faculty of Medicine, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam)

  • Toan Van Ngo

    (Institute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Cuong Duy Do

    (National Hospital of Tropical Diseases, Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Son Hong Nghiem

    (Centre for Applied Health Economics (CAHE), Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD 4222, Australia)

  • Joshua Byrnes

    (Centre for Applied Health Economics (CAHE), Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD 4222, Australia)

  • Dung Tri Phung

    (School of Medicine, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Parklands Drive, Southport, QLD 4222, Australia)

  • Trang Huyen Thi Nguyen

    (Institute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
    Faculty of Medicine, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam)

  • Giang Thu Vu

    (Center of Excellence in Evidence-Based Medicine, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam)

  • Hoa Thi Do

    (Institute of Health Economics and Technology, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Carl A. Latkin

    (Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA)

  • Roger C.M. Ho

    (Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119074, Singapore
    Institute for Health Innovation and Technology (iHealthtech), National University of Singapore, Singapore 119074, Singapore)

  • Cyrus S.H. Ho

    (Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119074, Singapore
    Department of Psychological Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore)

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-assisted smartphone applications in the treatment of HIV/AIDS patients in Vietnam. A cross-sectional study was performed in two urban outpatient clinics in Hanoi from May to December 2019. A simple random sampling method and a structured questionnaire were used to recruit 495 eligible participants and to collect data. Multivariable modified Poisson regression and multivariable linear regression models were employed to investigate the factors associated with the willingness to pay (WTP) and amount of money patients were willing to pay. Approximately 82.8% of respondents were willing to pay for the hypothetical applications, with the mean amount the participants were willing to pay of Vietnam Dong (VND) 72,100/month. Marital status (separate/divorced/widow: Odds ratio (OR) = 1.28, 95% confidence interval (CI) = (1.09; 1.50) and having spouse/partner: OR = 1.18, 95% CI = (1.03; 1.36)) and using health services (OR = 1.03, 95% CI = (1.01; 1.04)) were positively associated with nominating they would be WTP for the app, whereas the duration of antiretroviral treatment (ART) (OR = 0.98, 95% CI = (0.96; 0.99)) had a negative association. The frequency of using health services (β = 0.04, 95% CI = (−0.07; −0.01)) was negatively associated with the amount of WTP. High levels of WTP revealed the feasibility of implementing smartphone-based apps for HIV treatment. This study implied the necessity to consider a co-payment system to reach populations who were in need but where such applications may be unaffordable in lieu of other treatment-associated expenses. Developers also need to pay attention to privacy features to attract single people living with HIV/AIDS and additional measures to initiate people with a long duration on ART into using the applications.

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  • Thu Minh Bui & Men Thi Hoang & Toan Van Ngo & Cuong Duy Do & Son Hong Nghiem & Joshua Byrnes & Dung Tri Phung & Trang Huyen Thi Nguyen & Giang Thu Vu & Hoa Thi Do & Carl A. Latkin & Roger C.M. Ho & Cy, 2021. "Smartphone Use and Willingness to Pay for HIV Treatment-Assisted Smartphone Applications among HIV-Positive Patients in Urban Clinics of Vietnam," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(4), pages 1-13, February.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:4:p:1467-:d:493461
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    1. Bach Xuan Tran & Anh Kim Dang & Nu Thi Truong & Giang Hai Ha & Huong Lan Thi Nguyen & Ha Ngoc Do & Tuan Quoc Nguyen & Carl A. Latkin & Cyrus S. H. Ho & Roger C. M. Ho, 2018. "Depression and Quality of Life among Patients Living with HIV/AIDS in the Era of Universal Treatment Access in Vietnam," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(12), pages 1-14, December.
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