Purpose HIV remains a significant public health concern in the United States, and
adolescents (defined hereon ages 14-21) are disproportionately affected. Pre-exposure
prophylaxis (PrEP) is a novel biomedical tool that has been shown to be effective in
preventing HIV infection among adults. Yet, scientific knowledge on PrEP willingness for
uptake, attitudes and beliefs among adolescents remains limited. Mobile health (mHealth)
apps, defined as the implementation of medical and public health interventions through …