LinkPositively: A Technology-Delivered Peer Navigation and Social Networking Intervention to Improve HIV Care

LinkPositively is a culturally tailored, trauma-informed smartphone app for Black women living with HIV/AIDS affected by interpersonal violence. Core components of LinkPositively include: a) Virtual Peer Navigation that includes phone and text check-ins and 4 weekly one-on-one video sessions to build skills to cope with barriers and navigate care; b) Social Networking platform to receive peer support; c) Educational and Self-care database with healthy living and self-care tips; d) GPS-enabled Resource Locator for HIV care and ancillary support service agencies; and e) ART self-monitoring and reminder system.