Current trends in Internet- and cell phone-based HIV prevention and intervention programs.

Current HIV/AIDS reports · 2007 · Benefit · Insufficient evidence

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PublicationCurrent HIV/AIDS reports · 2007

Study typereview

Reported directionBenefit

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

As the reach of the Internet and cell phones increases, their use as health intervention and prevention tools has been increasingly researched. To identify recent advances in technology-based HIV prevention and intervention research, we conducted a literature search in the Spring of 2007. Only a handful of articles have been published in the last year describing evaluations of technology-based HIV programs. Nonetheless, many programs have recently been funded and are being developed or imminently evaluated. Results to date suggest the Internet and cell phones are feasible technologies to deliver HIV prevention and intervention programs for some target populations. Opportunities for future research are identified, including the development of programs for populations other than men who have sex with men who also are at risk for HIV (eg, adolescents, elderly), the integration of advances from other fields, examination of the potential for using text messaging to affect HIV behavior change, and applications of Internet-based programs in developing countries.

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Study typereview

Effect directionbenefit

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Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

A Spring 2007 literature search found only a handful of recent evaluation articles on Internet- and cell phone-based HIV programs. Results to date suggest the Internet and cell phones are feasible technologies for delivering HIV prevention and intervention programs for some target populations, and the paper identifies opportunities for future research (e.g., text messaging for behavior change, broader populations, developing countries).

Outcomes measured

HIV prevention
HIV intervention
feasibility of technology-based program delivery
behavior change (text messaging potential)

Limitations

Only a handful of evaluation articles published in the last year were identified
Many programs were funded and under development or not yet evaluated at the time of the review
Target populations discussed appear limited (e.g., emphasis on men who have sex with men)

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1007/s11904-007-0029-2
PubMed: 18366952

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