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. 2009 Apr;14(2):123-31.
doi: 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2009.00185.x.

Receptivity of African American adolescents to an HIV-prevention curriculum enhanced by text messaging

Judith B Cornelius  1 , Janet S St Lawrence
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Receptivity of African American adolescents to an HIV-prevention curriculum enhanced by text messaging

Judith B Cornelius et al. J Spec Pediatr Nurs. 2009 Apr.

Abstract

Purpose: This study assessed African American adolescents' receptivity to an HIV-prevention curriculum enhanced by text messaging.

Design and methods: Two focus groups were conducted with 14 African American adolescents regarding how an HIV-prevention curriculum could be enhanced for text messaging delivery.

Results: The adolescents were receptive to the idea of text messaging HIV-prevention information but wanted to receive a maximum of three messages per day during the hours of 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Practice implications: By taking the findings of this study, nurses, other healthcare providers, and community-based organizations can adapt evidence-based interventions for text messaging delivery to individuals at high risk for HIV infection.

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