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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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  • Woodrow W Winchester III
  • Troy D Abel
  • Jose Bauermeister

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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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  • Woodrow W Winchester III & Troy D Abel & Jose Bauermeister, 2012. "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," Health Systems, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 1(1), pages 26-35, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:thssxx:v:1:y:2012:i:1:p:26-35
    DOI: 10.1057/hs.2012.3
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