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

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

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Article ID: iaor20124372
Volume: 1
Issue: 1
Start Page Number: 26
End Page Number: 35
Publication Date: Jun 2012
Journal: Health Systems
Authors: , ,
Keywords: epidemiology, HIV, human factors
Abstract:

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.

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