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Telehealth uptake motivators included saving travelling time, improved access to HIV prevention care services and information outside of medical appointments; barriers included data privacy concerns and lack of technology accessibility, which were similarly acknowledged by local CBOs. Lack of resources to support telehealth services, and local policies on HIV prevention and treatment impeded CBOs from adequately delivering HIV care through telehealth.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study highlights the potential of telehealth in HIV care while identifying critical challenges for its sustained integration. 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