scholarly journals Improving methods of primary prevention of STIs and HIV infection among young people

2021 ◽  
Vol 97 (4) ◽  
pp. 71-79
Author(s):  
Alexey A. Khryanin ◽  
Maria V. Russkikh
Keyword(s):  
Primary Prevention ◽  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sociological Research ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Stis And Hiv

Background. The article considers the possibility of raising awareness among young people about STIs and HIV infection. It presents the development of the mobile application Personal Sexual Health, which includes the following sections: Sexual Infections, Protect Yourself, Frequently Asked Questions, Get help and etc. Aim. Improving methods of primary prevention of STIs and HIV infection among young people using a mobile app. Materials and Methods. The mobile application (Personal Sexual Health) was developed taking into account previously conducted scientific (sociological) research on the level of awareness of STIs and HIV infection among young people in Novosibirsk. The development of the mobile application was carried out using Agile (agile software development) methodology. Results. It was found that young people trust online information and view the Internet as a reliable source of sexual health advice. In fact, the Internet is a useful tool for spreading the reliable information about sexual health and different events detecteded to prevention of STIs and HIV-infection. The concept of the mobile application Personal Sexual Health implies raising the awareness of young people on the prevention of STIs and HIV infection. The informational component of the mobile application Personal Sexual Health was developed taking into account the previously obtained results from a sociological survey of young people. Conclusion. The modern generation of young people is forming a new ethics of communication, and the Internet is a basic source of information about sexual health for most teens and young adults. However, the information from Internet is not always correct or sufficient. Using modern, relevant, and still gaining in popularity technology (mobile apps and social media) will help to better absorb information about STIs and HIV prevention programms among young people. Personal Sexual Health is the first mobile application in Russia dedicated to sexual health and primary prevention programms of STIs and HIV-infection among young people. Background. The article considers the possibility of raising awareness among young people about STIs and HIV infection. It presents the development of the mobile application Personal Sexual Health, which includes the following sections: Sexual Infections, Protect Yourself, Frequently Asked Questions, Get help and etc. Aim. Improving methods of primary prevention of STIs and HIV infection among young people using a mobile app. Materials and Methods. The mobile application (Personal Sexual Health) was developed taking into account previously conducted scientific (sociological) research on the level of awareness of STIs and HIV infection among young people in Novosibirsk. The development of the mobile application was carried out using Agile (agile software development) methodology. Results. It was found that young people trust online information and view the Internet as a reliable source of sexual health advice. In fact, the Internet is a useful tool for spreading the reliable information about sexual health and different events detecteded to prevention of STIs and HIV-infection. The concept of the mobile application Personal Sexual Health implies raising the awareness of young people on the prevention of STIs and HIV infection. The informational component of the mobile application Personal Sexual Health was developed taking into account the previously obtained results from a sociological survey of young people. Conclusion. The modern generation of young people is forming a new ethics of communication, and the Internet is a basic source of information about sexual health for most teens and young adults. However, the information from Internet is not always correct or sufficient. Using modern, relevant, and still gaining in popularity technology (mobile apps and social media) will help to better absorb information about STIs and HIV prevention programms among young people. Personal Sexual Health is the first mobile application in Russia dedicated to sexual health and primary prevention programms of STIs and HIV-infection among young people.

scholarly journals New opportunities of digital healthcare (mobile app) in the prevention of STIs and HIV infection among young people

2021 ◽  
pp. 40-52
Author(s):  
A.A. Khryanin ◽  
◽  
M.V. Russkikh ◽  
T.V. Kiseleva ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Prevention ◽  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sociological Research ◽  
Stis And Hiv

Introduction. The Internet is a source of information on the sexual life for most adolescents and young people. However, the information is not always correct and reliable. The use of modern, relevant and continuing to gain popularity technologies (mobile applications and social networks) should contribute to a better perception of preventive information regarding sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV infection among young people. Aim of the research. Improving methods of primary prevention of STIs and HIV infection among young people using a mobile application. Materials and methods. The mobile application (Personal Sexual Health) was developed taking into account previously conducted scientific (sociological) research, during which the level of awareness on STIs and HIV infection among the youth of Novosibirsk was assessed. The development of the mobile application was carried out using the Agile methodology (agile software development). Results. It was found that young people trust online information and consider the Internet as a reliable source of sexual health advice. The concept of the Personal Sexual Health mobile application implies raising awareness among young people on the prevention of STIs and HIV infection. The information component of the Personal Sexual Health mobile application has been developed taking into account the previously obtained results from a sociological survey of young people. Conclusion. Personal Sexual Health is the first mobile application created in Russia, which is dedicated to sexual health and primary prevention of STIs and HIV infection among young people. Given the significant role of modern digital technologies in the search for information among young people, the Department of Social Policy of the Mayor’s Office of Novosibirsk recommends this mobile application for widespread implementation in the social sphere of the city and, in particular, in the work of institutions for orphans and abandoned children.

scholarly journals What are the barriers and challenges faced by adolescents when searching for sexual health information on the internet? Implications for policy and practice from a qualitative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 95 (6) ◽  
pp. 462-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Patricia Patterson ◽  
Shona Hilton ◽  
Paul Flowers ◽  
Lisa M McDaid
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Provision ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Sexual Health Information ◽  
Barriers And Challenges

ObjectivesAs sexual health information is increasingly presented digitally, and adolescents are increasingly seeking sexual health information on the internet, it is important to explore the challenges presented by this developing source of information provision. This study examined the key barriers and challenges faced by young people when accessing and using sexual health information online.MethodsA novel qualitative approach was used which combined paired interviews with real-time online activities. A purposive sample of 49 young people aged between 16 and 19 years and diverse in terms of gender, sexuality, religion and socio-demographic background were recruited from areas across Scotland. Data analysis comprised framework analysis of conversational data (including pair interactions), descriptive analysis of observational data, and data integration.ResultsThis study highlighted practical and socio-cultural barriers to engagement with online sexual health content. Key practical barriers included difficulty filtering overabundant content; limited awareness of specific, relevant, trusted online sources; difficulties in finding locally relevant information about services; and difficulties in navigating large organisations’ websites. Key socio-cultural barriers included fear of being observed; wariness about engaging with visual and auditory content; concern about unintentionally accessing sexually explicit content; and reticence to access sexual health information on social networking platforms or through smartphone applications. These practical and socio-cultural barriers restricted access to information and influenced searching practices.ConclusionThis study provides insights into some of the key barriers faced by young people in accessing and engaging with sexual health information and support online. Reducing such challenges is essential. We highlight the need for sexual health information providers and intervention developers to produce online information that is accurate and accessible; to increase awareness of and promote reliable, accessible sources; and to be sensitive to young people’s concerns about ‘being seen’ accessing sexual health information regarding audio-visual content and platform choice.

scholarly journals Internet in Social Reality of Russian Youth: Potential Risks and Opportunities

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dmitry Rudenkin
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Social Reality ◽  
Digital Natives ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sociological Research ◽  
Russian Society ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
The Social ◽  
Everyday Reality

The paper is devoted to an empirical analysis of the role of the Internet in the everyday reality of Russian youth. The author notes that the unusual speed of the Internet spread in the life of Russian society made the circumstances of growing up of modern young Russians very specific. In fact, they became the first generation of Russian “digital natives”. Growing up in the conditions of the rapid spread of the Internet in society, many of them are used to perceiving the Internet as a natural and inalienable attribute of everyday reality. The author uses materials of secondary data analysis and the data of his sociological research among Russian youth to determine the role of the Internet in the social reality of youth and to find out the possible risks and opportunities that it can create. The empirical basis of the study is a questionnaire survey conducted by the author in 2018 among the youth of the city of Ekaterinburg, Russia. The key conclusion of the article is that the Internet is deeply integrated into the social reality of modern Russian youth. The growing importance of the Internet in life is a source of a number of risks, which include the formation of Internet addiction, increasing the vulnerability of young people to destructive content and the formation of a communicative gap between representatives of different generations. The Internet can also be used to broadcast information to a youth audience, to organize cooperation among young people, to popularize good practices and for other purposes. Keywords: youth, Russian youth, Internet, “digital natives”, Russian society

Do gamified elements affect young people’s use behaviour on consumption-related mobile applications?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edmund Wut ◽  
Peggy Ng ◽  
Ka Shing Wilson Leung ◽  
Daisy Lee
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Visual Image ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Behavioural Intention ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Story Element

Purpose This study aims to investigate whether gamified elements affect the use behaviour of young people (between age 12 and 25 years) on consumption-related mobile applications. Design/methodology/approach A survey was conducted on 151 young people between the ages of 12 and 25 years. Findings The results showed that use behaviour on consumption mobile applications was affected by gamification. Behavioural intention to use was affected by the performance expectancy (PE) and effort expectancy (EE) of mobile application designs. Mobile applications characteristics do not affect behavioural intention to use mobile applications but through the mediator mobile application designs. Research limitations/implications This study also proposes mechanisms that explain how mobile apps characteristics affect EE and PE through app designs. Use behaviour is affected by Gamification elements. Affective need and social need link up uses and gratification (U&G) theory and unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT)in gamification context. This study confirms the affective need affecting behavioural intention (Thongsri et al., 2018). In this regard, the mechanism between the relationship of affective need and behavioural intention was showed. Affective need through both PE and EE influencing behavioural intention. Practical implications Corporations should consider adding gamified elements into consumption-related mobile apps to increasing usage behaviour. Lucky draws, quizzes and games could be built in for mobile apps. Mobile app designs and characteristics could improve user experience by allowing consumers to perform their search and buying processes easily. Mobile app designs will not directly influence “behavioral intention to use” but use behaviour. Social implications Practitioners need to look at the problem from technological and customer perspectives. From technological viewpoint, both mobile apps characteristics and design are important in affecting user behaviour. From customer’s perspective, it would be helpful to add gaming elements to the mobile apps and induce emotion. One may also use visual image to create an immersive experience on the development of storyline. Prospective customers might focus on what is going on in the story and pay less attention on its own logic. Thus, simply lucky draw might not have a true effect since player have its own belief working. A suitable story element could have positive effect on mobile apps use behaviour. Originality/value This study is one of the first to examine the association between gamification and use behaviour on consumption-related mobile applications. A new framework was proposed by integrating UTAUT model and U&G theory.

Does the Internet Represent a Sexual Health Risk Environment for Young People?

2012 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric R. Buhi ◽  
Robert L. Cook ◽  
Stephanie L. Marhefka ◽  
Heather D. Blunt ◽  
Christopher Wheldon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Risk Environment

scholarly journals Telepharmacy and opportunities for its application in Bulgaria

Pharmacia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 333-337
Author(s):  
Kristina Kilova ◽  
Lily Peikova ◽  
Nonka Mateva
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Scientific Institutions ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Prescription Medicines

The application of telepharmacy opens new perspectives in the provision of health services and contributes to limiting the problem of reduced availability of pharmacists. The aim of the present study is to examine the attitudes towards offering and using telepharmaceutical services in Bulgaria. The study included 379 people, mostly health professionals. The mean age of respondents was 44.38±12.39. Statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics v.23. Over 90% of the respondents use the Internet to search for health information. Many of them read the package leaflet before use. For the most part, respondents are distrustful of food supplements sold on the Internet. More than 56% claim they would not buy prescription medicines online or via a mobile app, even if it was allowed by law. Quite a few would consult a pharmacist for a therapy prescribed at a distance as well as use a mobile application to monitor drug therapy. The spread and acceptance of telepharmacy is a challenge involving cooperation between the public and private sectors, as well as scientific institutions and academia, which is essential for achieving appropriate results and effectively improving health services.

scholarly journals USE OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING OF SOCIAL NETWORKS AND EDUCATIONAL PLATFORMS IN TRAINING OF TEACHERS

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (194) ◽  
pp. 229-233
Author(s):  
Eugene Semenov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Young People ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Education System ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Classical Education ◽  
High Level

The article presents an analysis of the results of pedagogical research on the level of introduction of social networks and educational platforms in the educational process, trust in information disseminated by social networks, critical analysis, penetration of communication tools into everyday life of modern youth development of domestic distance learning tools. During February-December 2020, among students and teachers of Vinnytsia Mykhailo Kotsyubynsky Pedagogical University, on the eve of the introduction of quarantine in Ukraine, an anonymous survey was conducted. The purpose of the survey was to obtain information about the level of involvement in the daily lives of students and teachers of modern digital technologies, to identify priority social platforms that are most often used, the effectiveness of modern Internet technologies in the educational process. In our opinion, distance education cannot replace the traditional, classical education system. However, this does not mean that we should neglect the opportunities offered by the development of various technologies. This survey once again showed the extent of interaction of survey participants with various social networks, platforms (49% of young people said they are registered in four different social networks), that each of its participants personally owns a variety of devices that allow you to work with the Internet, interact with a variety of online information platforms. The survey revealed a high level of trust among young people in information that comes from various social networks and information sites. Identified the threat that young people do not check whether the information they receive from the Internet is insufficiently verified. In conclusion, it is suggested to introduce a special course, which will reveal certain dangerous aspects of the online environment, reveal the technology of manipulating human consciousness, and so on. In our opinion, distance education cannot replace the traditional, classical education system. However, this does not mean that we should neglect the opportunities offered by the development of various technologies. This survey once again showed the extent of interaction of respondents with various social networks, platforms (49% of young people said they are registered in four different social networks), that each of its participants has a personal ownership of various devices that allow you to work with the Internet, interact with a variety of online information platforms. The survey revealed a high level of trust among young people in information that comes from various social networks and information sites. Identified the threat that young people do not check whether the information they receive from the Internet is insufficiently verified.

Online STI information seeking behaviour and condom use intentions among young Facebook users in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 1116-1124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharina Mahavera Mohamad Shakir ◽  
Li Ping Wong ◽  
Khatijah Lim Abdullah ◽  
Phillipe Adam
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sti Prevention ◽  
Sexual Health Information

Abstract The Internet has opened pathways for youth to find sexual health information which was not easily available to them in the past. Studies have shown that seeking sexual health information online may potentially influence an individuals’ decision-making to change their sexual health behaviours. However, there is a gap in research on the associations of seeking online sexually transmitted infection (STI) information with STI prevention among young people, particularly in Malaysia. This study investigated the associations of seeking STI information online with the intentions of condom use among young adult online users in Malaysia. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among Malaysian youth aged 18–25 years old who were recruited through Facebook. In total, 1530 respondents completed the survey, identifying 874 respondents who had sought STI information online. The majority of respondents had intentions to use condoms as protection against STI. Respondents who sought online STI information were significantly more likely to have the intention to use condoms compared to respondents who did not seek online STI information (OR = 1.33, 95% CI = 1.01–1.76, p = 0.040). Online STI information has the potential to increase access to STI information among young online users in Malaysia amid the stigma surrounding sex-related issues. Providing accurate STI information online from reliable sources may equip young people who have Internet access with awareness of sexual health protective behaviours such as condom use. It is recommended to facilitate Internet access to reach sectors of the population that currently do not have access, as the Internet is useful in STI prevention.

Supporting Students' Mental Health and Academic Success Through Mobile App and IoT

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-64
Author(s):  
Karolina Baras ◽  
Luísa Soares ◽  
Carla Vale Lucas ◽  
Filipa Oliveira ◽  
Norberto Pinto Paulo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Young People ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Management Guidelines ◽  
Health And Well Being

Smartphones have become devices of choice for running studies on health and well-being, especially among young people. When entering college, students often face many challenges, such as adaptation to new situations, establish new interpersonal relationships, heavier workload and shorter deadlines, teamwork assignments and others. In this paper, the results of four studies examining students' well-being and mental health as well as student's perception of challenges and obstacles they face during their academic journey are presented. In addition, a mobile application that acts as a complement to a successful tutoring project implemented at the authors' University is proposed. The application allows students to keep their schedules and deadlines in one place while incorporating virtual tutor features. By using both, the events from the student's calendar and his or her mood indicators, the application sends notifications accordingly. These notifications encompass motivational phrases, time management guidelines, as well as relaxation tips.

Fibroline: A mobile app for improving the quality of life of young people with fibromyalgia

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rocío de la Vega ◽  
Roman Roset ◽  
Santiago Galán ◽  
Jordi Miró
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Young People ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Behavioral Treatment ◽  
Negative Symptoms ◽  
Chronic Widespread Pain ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment

Fibroline is a mobile application with a self-administered cognitive behavioral treatment for young people with fibromyalgia or chronic widespread pain, designed to reduce pain and other common negative symptoms and improve quality of life. Our aims are to report on the usability and feasibility protocols used to assess the app. Two usability cycles were implemented. A group of patients followed the cognitive behavioral treatment intervention to test its feasibility. Qualitative data were collected and content analyses were conducted. The results demonstrated that the app is error-free, easy to use, liked by the users, and acceptable.

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