The use of online forums by people living with HIV for help in understanding personal health information

This study demonstrates that online forums are used by people living with HIV to ask specific questions as a means of understanding their personal health information. The analysis provides a better understanding of the questions that people living with HIV have about their health information, and the types of support they receive from the community. The results provide a basis for further research into community support and self-management and will enable improved tools to support self-management.