Pregnancy and HIV/STD among Adolescents: A Literature Review of Technology-Based Preventive Strategies
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Rauda, Mirna
- Affiliation: Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Maternal and Child Health
- Abstract
- The teen pregnancy rate in the United States has significantly decreased during the past decades; however, it is still high compared to other industrialized countries. The sexual behaviors that lead to unintended pregnancy are also associated with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). Although there is extensive literature on evidence-based strategies in community or school-based settings to prevent teen pregnancy, there are less data on how to incorporate technology to reach the adolescent population. Research on social media’s effectiveness at improving knowledge or changing sexual behavior among adolescents is limited. However, results from research examining effectiveness of social media shows that social media has the potential to influence adolescent’s intention to change behavior.
- Date of publication
- August 2012
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- Martin, Sandra
- Degree
- Master of Science in Public Health
- Degree granting institution
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Graduation year
- 2012
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