Abstract
In the USA, Internet and mobile technologies have become integrated into our lives. An entire generation has grown up with
new channels for gathering and sharing information and connecting with friends and like-minded people. This article will describe
some of the technologies that are popular with youth today, together with case examples demonstrating how technology is being
used for sexual and reproductive health. It concludes with advice for professionals in the field to stay abreast of new media
and online and mobile technology while maintaining integrity, accuracy, and authenticity of voice to communicate effectively
with youth around maintaining lifelong sexual health.
new channels for gathering and sharing information and connecting with friends and like-minded people. This article will describe
some of the technologies that are popular with youth today, together with case examples demonstrating how technology is being
used for sexual and reproductive health. It concludes with advice for professionals in the field to stay abreast of new media
and online and mobile technology while maintaining integrity, accuracy, and authenticity of voice to communicate effectively
with youth around maintaining lifelong sexual health.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-9
- DOI 10.1007/s13178-011-0040-7
- Authors
- Deb Levine, ISIS, Inc., 409 13th St., 14th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612-2607, USA
- Journal Sexuality Research and Social Policy
- Online ISSN 1553-6610
- Print ISSN 1868-9884