Using Technology for Public Health Interventions

Impact of asking sensitive questions about violence to children and adolescents

Ybarra, M., Langhinrichsen-Rohling, J., Friend, J., & Diener-West, M. (2009). Impact of asking sensitive questions about violence to children and adolescents. Journal of Adolescent Health, 45(5), 499-507.
Abstract:  PURPOSE: A major gap in our understanding of the ethics of asking sensitive health questions to children is the impact these questions have on their well-being.  METHODS: A [...]

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Help seeking behavior and the Internet: A national survey

Ybarra, M., & Suman, M. (2006). Help seeking behavior and the Internet: A national survey. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 75(1), 29-41.
Abstract: Health-related websites have the potential to powerfully influence the attitudes and behavior of consumers. Access to reliable disease information online has been linked to reduced anxiety, increased feelings of self-efficacy, and decreases in [...]

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Reasons, assessments and actions taken: sex and age differences in uses of Internet health information

Ybarra M, & Suman M. (2008). Reasons, assessments and actions taken: sex and age differences in uses of Internet health information. Health Education Research, 23(3), 512-521.
Abstract: The Internet is transforming the way in which consumers approach their health care needs. Sex and age are influential aspects of one’s health as well as disease risk and [...]

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

Ybarra M.L., & Bull S.S.  (2007). Current trends in internet- and cell phone-based HIV prevention and intervention programs.  Curr HIV/AIDS Rep, 4(4), 201-7.
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 [...]

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Internet-based mental health interventions

Ybarra M.L.,& Eaton, W.W. (2005). Internet-based mental health interventions. Mental Health Services Research, 7(2), 75-87.
Abstract: Following recent reviews of community- and practice-based mental health interventions, an assessment of Internet-based interventions is provided. Although relatively new, many Internet mental health interventions have reported early results that are promising. Both therapist-led as well as self-directed online therapies [...]

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