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. 2012 Jan;17(1):61-9.
doi: 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2011.00308.x. Epub 2011 Nov 1.

Adolescents' perceptions of a mobile cell phone text messaging-enhanced intervention and development of a mobile cell phone-based HIV prevention intervention

Judith B Cornelius  1 , Janet S St Lawrence, Jacquelyn C Howard, Deval Shah, Avinash Poka, Delilah McDonald, Ann C White
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Adolescents' perceptions of a mobile cell phone text messaging-enhanced intervention and development of a mobile cell phone-based HIV prevention intervention

Judith B Cornelius et al. J Spec Pediatr Nurs. 2012 Jan.

Abstract

Purpose: This study examined African American adolescents' perceptions of a mobile cell phone (MCP)-enhanced intervention and development of an MCP-based HIV prevention intervention.

Design and methods: One focus group was conducted with 11 adolescents who participated in the Becoming a Responsible Teen Text Messaging project.

Results: Adolescents said they benefited from the MCP-enhanced approach and were receptive to the idea of developing an MCP-based intervention.

Practice implications: Nurses can use the findings of this report as a starting point in examining the development of MCP-based sexuality education with parents and adolescents.

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Disclosure: The authors report no actual or potential conflicts of interest.

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