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Peer facilitators, supported by an \u201cAuntie,\u201d led youth in anonymous online chats on health topics prioritized by the participants. Feedback on youth needs was compiled and shared with health care providers. The intervention was tested in a 12-week feasibility study involving 4 groups of 7 youth each, totaling 28 participants (n=14, 50%, female participants), to evaluate feasibility and acceptability. Mixed methods process evaluation data included pre- and postintervention questionnaires (n=28), in-depth interviews with participants (n=15) and peer facilitators (n=4), content from discussion group chats and expert guest sessions (n=24), facilitators\u2019 debrief meetings (n=12), and a log of technical challenges. Descriptive quantitative analysis and thematic qualitative analysis were conducted. The RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) framework was adapted to analyze and present findings on (1) reach, (2) potential efficacy, (3) adoption, (4) implementation, and (5) maintenance.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Mobile delivery facilitated engagement with diverse groups, even during COVID-19 lockdowns (reach). Health knowledge scores improved from pre- to postintervention across 9 measures. Preintervention scores varied from 14% (4\/28) for contraception to 86% (24\/28) for HIV knowledge. After the intervention, all knowledge scores reached 100% (28\/28). Improvements were observed across 10 sexual and reproductive health (SRH) self-efficacy measures. The most notable changes were in the ability to start a conversation about SRH with older adults in the family, which increased from 50% (14\/28) preintervention to 86% (24\/28) postintervention. Similarly, the ability to use SRH services even if a partner does not agree rose from 57% (16\/28) preintervention to 89% (25\/28) postintervention. Self-reported attendance at a health center in the past 3 months improved from 32% (9\/28) preintervention to 86% (24\/28) postintervention (potential efficacy). Chat participation varied, largely due to network challenges and school\/work commitments. The key factors facilitating peer learning were interaction with other youth, the support of an older, knowledgeable \u201cAuntie,\u201d and the anonymity of the platform. As a result of COVID-19 restrictions, regular feedback to providers was not feasible. Instead, youth conveyed their needs to stakeholders through summaries of key themes from chat groups and a music video presented at a final in-person workshop (adoption and implementation). Participation in discussions decreased over time. To maintain engagement, introducing an in-person element was suggested (maintenance).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n The Zvatinoda! intervention proved both acceptable and feasible, showing promise for enhancing young people\u2019s knowledge and health-seeking behavior. 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