AI reads social media to predict HIV risk in kenyan women

NCT ID NCT06566417

First seen Nov 12, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at whether analyzing social media messages (like WhatsApp and Instagram) can help identify young women at risk for HIV. Researchers collected 6 months of messages from 400 women aged 18-24 in Kisumu, Kenya, and used AI to detect patterns related to HIV risk. The goal was to see if this approach could improve how doctors assess prevention needs, without directly testing any treatment.

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Locations

  • KEMRI

    Kisumu, Kenya

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