211847 Use of mobile technology for sexual health education and STD/HIV prevention

Tuesday, November 10, 2009: 9:10 AM

Deb Levine, MA , ISIS, INC, Oakland, CA
  
The use of mobile technology is pervasive across most age groups, and becoming increasingly popular among youth. Mobile devices are also becoming a popular means of seeking health information. The presenter will review ways in which mobile technology can be used for public health initiatives at a local level, and specifically how it is being used to provide valuable information to youth and adults seeking sexual health information. The presentation will specifically include a review of SexInfoSF.org program, an award-winning sexual health text messaging program for youth in San Francisco. As part of a panel discussion, the presenter will also outline the future implications of local mobile outreach for health education and marketing.

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to: 1. Describe how mobile technology can be used for public health initiatives at a local level; 2. Discuss future implications of local mobile outreach for health education and marketing.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: work in area of mobile technology
Any relevant financial relationships? Yes

Name of Organization Clinical/Research Area Type of relationship
ISIS, INC mobile technology co-founder

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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