Prevention of HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections by Geofencing and Contextualized Messages With a Gamified App, UBESAFE: Design and Creation Study.

摘要: Background: Advances in the development of information and communication technologies have facilitated social sexual interrelationships, thanks to websites apps created this end. However, these resources can also encourage contacts without appropriate preventive measures relation HIV other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). How users be helped benefit from advantages while keeping mind those measures? Objective: This study aimed prevent STIs by helping remember risky situations. Methods: We used design creation methodology developed a software system. system has two parts: an Android operating app with emphasis on ubiquitous computing gamification as well server webpage. First, functional test 5 men who sex (MSM) allowed us end users. In addition, feasibility 4 MSM for month try UBESAFE all its functionalities. Results: The main output is called that addressed MSM. (1) sends contextualized messages when they use contact or are near point where likely (2) part was managed public health agency Barcelona (ASPB), which preserves quality pertinence places offers instant help To increase users’ adherence, uses gamified engage messages. Users increased initial pool more than 100% (34/30) 56% (9/16) (named hot zones). Conclusions: it become conscious about STIs. ASPB stay detect behaviors could measures. All functions were performed nonintrusive manner because privately. Furthermore, shown how important make process develop work themselves thus useful