ArticleSexually transmitted diseases2020
Acceptability of Using Geosocial Networking Applications for HIV/Sexually Transmitted Disease Partner Notification and Sexual Health Services.
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- Geosocial-networking App Use Among Men who Have Sex with Men in High HIV Community Viral Load Areas of Baltimore City.AIDS and behavior · 2025Article
- Characteristics of and Factors Associated With Partner Service Uptake Cascade Among People With Newly Reported HIV/AIDS Diagnoses in Southeastern China in 2022: Cross-Sectional Survey.JMIR public health and surveillance · 2024Article
- Digital interventions for STI and HIV partner notification: a scoping review.Sexually transmitted infections · 2024Article
- Experiences of Stigma and HIV Status Associated with Awareness and Usage of Safer Sex Functions in Dating Apps Among MSM, 2019 American Men's Internet Survey (AMIS) Study.AIDS and behavior · 2023Article
- Gay Dating App Users Support and Utilize Sexual Health Features on Apps.AIDS and behavior · 2022Article
- HIV and STI Testing Preferences for Men Who Have Sex with Men in High-Income Countries: A Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Sexual Behaviors and HIV/STI Prevention Strategies Among Sexual Minority Men in Ecuador Who Use Geosocial Networking Apps.Archives of sexual behavior · 2021Article
- Geosocial Networking Apps Use Among Sexual Minority Men in Ecuador: An Exploratory Study.Archives of sexual behavior · 2021Article
- Developing HIV assisted partner notification services tailored to Mexican key populations: a qualitative approach.BMC public health · 2021Article
- When Geosocial Apps Outpace Sexual Health Prevention Systems.Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS CareArticle
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Abstract
backgroundGeosocial networking (GSN) app use among men who have sex with men (MSM) has presented new opportunities for increasing the reach and efficiency of sexual health interventions but also poses challenges to HIV/sexually transmitted disease partner notification. Understanding MSM's attitudes toward app-based preventive sexual health services can help inform their development and delivery.
methodsWe recruited US MSM who had met a sex partner on GSN apps in the last year to participate in an online survey assessing acceptability and preferences regarding app-based partner notification, health department presence, and sexual health services. Three app-based notification strategies were presented: sending notification messages through participant's/partner's app profile, health department app profile, or in-app anonymous messaging.
resultsOf 791 respondents, a majority (70%) preferred to be notified by their partner directly; however, most would get tested if notified by health department profile (95%) or anonymous in-app message (85%). Given the options provided, 50% preferred notifying a partner using their own profile, 26% with health department assistance, and 24% via in-app anonymous message. A majority (71%) were comfortable notifying a partner through a health department profile, and 74% were comfortable using in-app anonymous messaging. Most participants (82%) were comfortable with health departments having app profiles to provide sexual health services.
conclusionsOur results suggest that GSN app-based partner notification and sexual health services would be used by and are acceptable to US MSM. Partnering with app companies to integrate these services and increase access to public health programs has potential to improve MSM sexual health.
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