Adolescents, Technology, and HIV

Internet use among Ugandan Adolescents: Implications for HIV intervention

The Internet is fast gaining recognition as a powerful, low-cost method to deliver health intervention and prevention programs to large numbers of young people across diverse geographic regions. The feasibility and accessibility of Internet-based health interventions in resource-limited settings, where cost-effective interventions are most needed, is unknown. To determine the utility of developing technology-based interventions in resource-limited settings, availability and patterns of usage of the Internet first need to be assessed.

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Health information seeking among Mbararan adolescents: Results from the Uganda Media and You Survey

Ybarra, M., Emenyonu, N., Nansera, D., Kiwanuka, J., Bangsberg, D.R. (2007).  Health information seeking among Mbararan adolescents: Results from the Uganda Media and You Survey.  Health Education Research.
Abstract: To maximize scarce intervention dollars, pediatricians and other adolescent health professionals must position health promotion efforts in mediums that most effectively reach youth. This may be especially [...]

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