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Preferences for Sexual Health Smartphone App Features Among Gay and Bisexual Men. AIDS Behav 2018 Oct;22(10):3384-3394

Date

06/28/2018

Pubmed ID

29948335

Pubmed Central ID

PMC6148366

DOI

10.1007/s10461-018-2171-9

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85048361544 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   22 Citations

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.

Author List

Ventuneac A, John SA, Whitfield THF, Mustanski B, Parsons JT

Author

Steven A. John PhD Associate Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Adult
Bisexuality
Cross-Sectional Studies
HIV Infections
Health Personnel
Homosexuality, Male
Humans
Male
Mobile Applications
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Health
Sexual Partners
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Smartphone
Social Networking