This qualitative analysis of social media data shows that people living with HIV (PLHIV) have a wide range of concerns and preferences related to route of administration for antiretroviral therapy.

While some PLHIV were satisfied with their oral regimen, others focused on challenges of oral treatment and said they would welcome injectable medication as a convenient alternative, primarily because of its less frequent dosing.

This analysis adds to a growing body of research suggesting that social media data can provide useful insight into patients’ experience of disease and treatment.