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Acceptability and feasibility of using established geosocial and sexual networking mobile applications to promote HIV and STD testing among men who have sex with men.

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Sun, Christina J., Stowers, Jason, Miller, Cindy, Bachmann, Laura H., Rhodes, Scott D.·2015·AIDS and Behavior

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This study is the first published multi-app study, of which we are aware, to evaluate both the acceptability and feasibility of providing sexual health information and HIV/STD testing referrals via established geosocial and sexual networking apps for MSM. Data were collected using an online survey and through four apps (A4A Radar, Grindr, Jack'd, and Scruff). Two-thirds (64 %) found apps to be an acceptable source for sexual health information. MSM who found apps as acceptable were more likely non-white, not sure of their current HIV status, and have low HIV testing self-efficacy. One-quarter (26 %) of informational chats with the health educator resulted in users requesting and being referred to local HIV/STD testing sites. There were significant differences in the number and types of interactions across apps. Established apps designed for MSM may be both an acceptable and feasible platform to promote HIV/STD testing. Future research should evaluate interventions that leverage this technology.

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  • Studies have demonstrated the acceptability and feasibility of reaching MSM through these hookup sites to promote STI prevention efforts.

    “Studies have demonstrated the acceptability and feasibility of reaching MSM through these hookup sites to promote STI prevention efforts (248,249).”

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Authors
Sun, C. J., Stowers, J., Miller, C., Bachmann, L. H., & Rhodes, S. D.
Affiliations
  • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist (US)
  • Triad National Security (United States) (US)
  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences (US)
Corresponding author
Sun, Christina J.
Venue
AIDS and Behavior
Published
2014-11-09
Volume
19
Issue
3
Pages
543-552
ISSN
  • 1090-7165 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-3254
OpenAlex
W2078692063
Cited by
102
References
45
Citations by year
2025: 1 · 2024: 9 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 11 · 2020: 11 · 2019: 12 · 2018: 20 · 2017: 14 · 2016: 13 · 2015: 4 · 2014: 1
FWCI
7.47
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • AIDS and Behavior (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Mental Health (R01MH092932)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Infectious Diseases › HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
  • Social Sciences › Health › Social Media in Health Education
Keywords
men who have sex with men, HIV testing, sexually transmitted infection testing, mobile health, acceptability, feasibility, Grindr
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Feasibility Studies, Health Promotion, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Risk-Taking, Sexual Behavior, United States, AIDS Serodiagnosis, HIV Infections, Homosexuality, Male, Internet, Social Networking, Mobile Applications

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