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Published in: AIDS and Behavior 10/2018

01-10-2018 | Original Paper

Preferences for Sexual Health Smartphone App Features Among Gay and Bisexual Men

Authors: Ana Ventuneac, Steven A. John, Thomas H. F. Whitfield, Brian Mustanski, Jeffrey T. Parsons

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 10/2018

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Abstract

Given the popularity of geosocial networking applications (“apps”) among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM), this study sought to examine GBMSM’s willingness to use sexual health and behavior tracking features if integrated within apps they are already using to meet sexual partners. Most GBMSM (91%) recruited on a popular app reported interest in one or more sexual health app features, including features to find LGBT-friendly providers (83%), receive lab results (68%), schedule appointment reminders (67%), chat with a healthcare provider (59%), and receive medication reminder alerts (42%). Fewer GBMSM were interested in tracking and receiving feedback on their sexual behavior (35%) and substance use (24%). Our data suggest that integrating sexual health and behavior tracking features for GBMSM who use apps could be promising in engaging them in HIV prevention interventions. Further research is needed on GBMSM’s perspectives about potential barriers in using such features.
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Metadata
Title
Preferences for Sexual Health Smartphone App Features Among Gay and Bisexual Men
Authors
Ana Ventuneac
Steven A. John
Thomas H. F. Whitfield
Brian Mustanski
Jeffrey T. Parsons
Publication date
01-10-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 10/2018
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-018-2171-9

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