Bilingual infographics improve clinical communication and health outcomes among Latino persons with HIV: A multi-site mixed methods study with a randomized controlled trial.
Samantha Stonbraker, Brittany N Curet, Stefanie Mayorga et al.
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In 30 seconds
This multi-site randomized controlled trial evaluated the use of bilingual infographics to improve clinical communication and health outcomes among Latino persons with HIV (LPWH). The study found that while viral load decreased in both intervention and control groups, the intervention group showed significantly greater improvements in HIV-related knowledge and medication adherence (p < .001, p = .009).
Key findings
- Viral load decreased in both intervention and control groups (p < .001), with no significant between-group differences.
- The intervention group showed significantly higher improvements in HIV-related knowledge (p < .001).
- Medication adherence improved more in the intervention group compared to controls (p = .009).
- Interview participants reported high acceptability and usability of the infographic intervention.
Why it matters
Enhancing patient education through visual aids like infographics can lead to better health outcomes, particularly in populations with language barriers. This approach may improve adherence and knowledge among patients with chronic conditions such as HIV.