[Larissa]

We see social media and online communication as beneficial to the research conducted at our site. We never had negative posts on the study, and only used the local radio station to spread the news in the community and used our organization’s Facebook page to inform on events and activities. If the research site is proactive in spreading information on the study, the chance becomes smaller that incorrect or negative messages are spread online. Participants created together a what’s app group and invited research team members to discuss issues and research staff members posted comments, when there was a need for clarification. Also during participant adherence events participants had the opportunity to discuss concerns/issues on the study, as well for community members during CAG meetings, stakeholder meetings and community dialogue sessions.