Table 2.
Themes, definitions, and participant endorsements of reasons to download, continue to use, and delete apps (N=34).
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Reasons to download an app | ||||
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Cost | How much participants would spend on an app and whether cost would deter them from downloading it. | 29 (85%) 18 preferred free 11 would pay |
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Security | How secure an app is in terms of it having access to or protecting information. | 25 (74%) 13 concerned 12 not concerned |
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Efficiency | Discussion of whether the app enabled them to save time and added convenience in their life. | 18 (53%) | |
Reasons associated with downloading and using the app over time | ||||
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Usefulness and perceived necessity | Perception of the app to provide a certain function that helps to fill a certain need. | 24 (71%) | |
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Influence by peers and posted reviews | Downloading and sustained use of certain apps because of reviews, rating, and word of mouth from peers. | Influence by others: 24 (71%) 17 yes, influenced 3 not influenced 4 sometimes |
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Influence by reviews: 21 (62%) 15 yes, influenced 3 not influenced 3 sometimes |
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Reasons associated with keeping and using the app over time | ||||
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Reliability | Discussion of whether the app is working properly and reliably compared with other apps. | 4 (12%) | |
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Ease of use | The need for an app to be simple and easy to use to be kept. | 13 (38%) | |
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Updates | Frequency at which the app would be updated. | 16 (47%) | |
Reasons associated with deleting an app |
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Poor performance and functionality | App that does not work or needs too frequent updating, or has too many crashes. | 11 (32%) | |
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Boredom and lack of use | Apps not being relevant anymore. | 8 (24%) | |
Preferences for HIVa testing App features and functionality |
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HIV test reminders | Discussion of opinions about receiving reminders to get tested and preferences about format, frequency, and customization of those reminders. | 34 (100%) 8 format 17 frequency 9 customization |
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Recommended HIV testing intervals with dates | Discussion of receiving personalized, recommended testing intervals with specific dates of when to be tested next. | 17 (50%) | |
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Details about HIV testing locations and HIV test locator | Sharing of opinions about wanting to know nearby locations to test and information about the testing sites. | 23 (68%) | |
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Monitoring personal behaviors | Sharing of opinions about monitoring their own sexual behaviors. | 21 (62%) 16 in favor 1 optional 4 against |
aHIV: human immunodeficiency virus.