作者: Krista Jones , Kathleen A. Baldwin , Patricia Ryan Lewis
DOI: 10.1080/07370016.2012.670579
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摘要: The purpose of this descriptive pilot study was to evaluate an evidence-based social-networking intervention aimed at reducing the incidence Chlamydia among 15- 24-year-olds. consists a Facebook site that addresses signs, symptoms, treatment, screening, and prevention infection. Findings included 23% self-reported increase in condom utilization, 54% reduction positive cases 17-year-olds. Study results support social media may be effective mechanism for information dissemination promotion behavioral changes population.