Data privacy, lack of in-person contact among major barriers to telehealth uptake among Asian PLHIV

A recent survey backed by Gilead Sciences found that while telehealth uptake is increasing among people living with HIV and at-risk individuals in Asia-Pacific, concerns over data privacy and lack of in-person support are still barriers to full adoption. Over half of PLHIV and at-risk individuals in APAC have increased their uptake of telehealth services due to the availability of online sexual health services during the pandemic. However, data privacy and lack of in-person support are still major concerns for many respondents. Telehealth providers must tailor their services to meet patient needs and ensure equity of access.