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Published in: Current HIV/AIDS Reports 4/2015

01-12-2015 | HIV and Technology (J Simoni and K Horvath, Section Editors)

Opportunities and Challenges of Digital Technology for HIV Treatment and Prevention

Authors: Jane M. Simoni, Bryan A. Kutner, Keith J. Horvath

Published in: Current HIV/AIDS Reports | Issue 4/2015

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Abstract

Novel eHealth interventions are creating exciting opportunities for health promotion along the continuum of HIV care and prevention. Reviews of recent work indicate the use of multiple platforms (e.g., smartphones, social media), with trends toward individualized approaches and real-time assessments. However, the field needs more rigorous investigations to provide evidence of long-term impact on clinical indicators and should expand its targets beyond men who have sex with men and medication adherence. Challenges to the field include working within restricted funding timelines and disseminating eHealth interventions to those most in need.
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Metadata
Title
Opportunities and Challenges of Digital Technology for HIV Treatment and Prevention
Authors
Jane M. Simoni
Bryan A. Kutner
Keith J. Horvath
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current HIV/AIDS Reports / Issue 4/2015
Print ISSN: 1548-3568
Electronic ISSN: 1548-3576
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11904-015-0289-1

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