The use of partner-seeking computer-mediated communication applications by young men that have sex with men (YMSM): uncovering human-computer interaction (HCI) design opportunities in HIV prevention

HIV/AIDS incidence among young men who have sex with men (YMSM), both in the United States and globally, remains a public health priority. Using Activity Theory as a framework, and YMSM as a target population, we examine the intricate three-way relationship between safer sex (i.e., condom) negotiati...

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Veröffentlicht in:Health systems 2012-06, Vol.1 (1), p.26-35
Hauptverfasser: Winchester III, Woodrow W, Abel, Troy D, Bauermeister, Jose
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:HIV/AIDS incidence among young men who have sex with men (YMSM), both in the United States and globally, remains a public health priority. Using Activity Theory as a framework, and YMSM as a target population, we examine the intricate three-way relationship between safer sex (i.e., condom) negotiation, HIV status disclosure behaviors, and the use of computer-mediated communication applications as a means of seeking sexual partners, particularly casual partners (e.g., one night stands, hookups). We offer a human-computer interaction (HCI) research framework that could uncover more impactful design opportunities for HIV prevention.
ISSN:2047-6965
2047-6973
1047-6973
DOI:10.1057/hs.2012.3