Thobekile Sibaya
Biographic Data
| ID | 6806915 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Thobekile Sibaya |
| GIVEN NAMES | Thobekile |
| FAMILY NAME | Sibaya |
| SIGNATURE | SIBAYA T |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of KwaZulu-Natal |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6819-9712 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Preferred characteristics of long-acting injectable antiretroviral treatment for adolescents with HIV in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
“Now, I have no fear”
South Africa has the highest number of adolescents living with HIV (AHIV) globally, many of whom face disengagement and virologic failure when transitioning from pediatric to adult care. Using the Social-ecological Model of Adolescent and Young Adult Readiness to Transition (SMART) and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), we evaluated the acceptability, feasibility, and perceived effectiveness of an in-person and virtual adolescent support inte…
WhatsApp-based sexual and reproductive health education for adolescents with perinatally acquired HIV
Adolescents with perinatally-acquired HIV in South Africa have limited access to relevant sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education. Mobile health (mHealth) can discreetly deliver such education but has not been tested with members of this population. In this study, we describe the effects of an mHealth intervention to support transition to adult care-Interactive Transition Support for Adolescents with HIV (InTSHA)-on SRH attitudes. Between …
Acceptability, feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of the mHealth intervention, InTSHA, on retention in care and viral suppression among adolescents with HIV in South Africa
We describe the results of a pilot randomized clinical trial of a mobile phone-based intervention, InTSHA: Interactive Transition Support for Adolescents with HIV, compared to standard care. Encrypted, closed group chats delivered via WhatsApp provided peer support and improved communication between adolescents with HIV, their caregivers, and healthcare providers. We randomized 80 South African adolescents ages 15 to 19 years with perinatally-acq…
Development of a transition readiness score for adolescents living with perinatally-acquired HIV and transitioning to adult care
We created a transition readiness score for adolescents with perinatally-acquired HIV as they transition from pediatric to adult care. Of the 199 adolescents who transitioned to adult care, 84 (42%) had viral suppression (< 200 copies/ml) one year after transition. Adolescents on first-line ART, with documented HIV status disclosure, and higher rating on the HIV Adolescent Readiness to Transition Scale had significantly higher odds of viral suppr…
It was not okay because you leave your friends behind’
Improved preparation for transition by pediatric and adult clinical staff, including restructuring of care delivery, may improve successful transition of adolescents living with perinatally acquired HIV to adult care. Transition readiness assessments are needed to determine optimal timing of transition and which adolescents are ready to transition to adult care
Disclosure, Social Support, and Mental Health are Modifiable Factors Affecting Engagement in Care of Perinatally-HIV Infected Adolescents
Barriers to Retention in Care are Overcome by Adolescent-Friendly Services for Adolescents Living with HIV in South Africa
The Acceptability and Perceived Usefulness of a Weekly Clinical SMS Program to Promote HIV Antiretroviral Medication Adherence in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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The Acceptability and Perceived Usefulness of a Weekly Clinical SMS Program to Promote HIV Antiretroviral Medication Adherence in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Barriers to Retention in Care are Overcome by Adolescent-Friendly Services for Adolescents Living with HIV in South Africa
Disclosure, Social Support, and Mental Health are Modifiable Factors Affecting Engagement in Care of Perinatally-HIV Infected Adolescents
It was not okay because you leave your friends behind’
Improved preparation for transition by pediatric and adult clinical staff, including restructuring of care delivery, may improve successful transition of adolescents living with perinatally acquired HIV to adult care. Transition readiness assessments are needed to determine optimal timing of transition and which adolescents are ready to transition to adult care
Development of a transition readiness score for adolescents living with perinatally-acquired HIV and transitioning to adult care
We created a transition readiness score for adolescents with perinatally-acquired HIV as they transition from pediatric to adult care. Of the 199 adolescents who transitioned to adult care, 84 (42%) had viral suppression (< 200 copies/ml) one year after transition. Adolescents on first-line ART, with documented HIV status disclosure, and higher rating on the HIV Adolescent Readiness to Transition Scale had significantly higher odds of viral suppr…
Acceptability, feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of the mHealth intervention, InTSHA, on retention in care and viral suppression among adolescents with HIV in South Africa
We describe the results of a pilot randomized clinical trial of a mobile phone-based intervention, InTSHA: Interactive Transition Support for Adolescents with HIV, compared to standard care. Encrypted, closed group chats delivered via WhatsApp provided peer support and improved communication between adolescents with HIV, their caregivers, and healthcare providers. We randomized 80 South African adolescents ages 15 to 19 years with perinatally-acq…
WhatsApp-based sexual and reproductive health education for adolescents with perinatally acquired HIV
Adolescents with perinatally-acquired HIV in South Africa have limited access to relevant sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education. Mobile health (mHealth) can discreetly deliver such education but has not been tested with members of this population. In this study, we describe the effects of an mHealth intervention to support transition to adult care-Interactive Transition Support for Adolescents with HIV (InTSHA)-on SRH attitudes. Between …
Preferred characteristics of long-acting injectable antiretroviral treatment for adolescents with HIV in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
“Now, I have no fear”
South Africa has the highest number of adolescents living with HIV (AHIV) globally, many of whom face disengagement and virologic failure when transitioning from pediatric to adult care. Using the Social-ecological Model of Adolescent and Young Adult Readiness to Transition (SMART) and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), we evaluated the acceptability, feasibility, and perceived effectiveness of an in-person and virtual adolescent support inte…
HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (8 works) · Medicine (7 works) · Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare (6 works) · Family medicine (6 works) · Nursing (6 works) · Public health (5 works) · Health psychology (4 works) · Mobile Health and mHealth Applications (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works)