Abstract
BackgroundRates of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies are disproportionately high among African American adolescents and young adults (AYA). New media platforms such as social networking sites, microblogs, online video sites, and mobile phone applications may be a promising approach in promoting safe sex and preventing sexually transmitted infections.ObjectiveThe purpose of this scoping review was to address promising approaches in new media that may serve as valuable tools in health promotion, prevention, education, and intervention development aimed at African American AYA.MethodsAn electronic search was conducted using Google Scholar, Scopus, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health (CINHAL), and PubMed online databases. Concept blocks and MeSH terminology were used to identify articles around African American youth and new media.ResultsThe search yielded 1169 articles, and 16 publications met the criteria. Studies from the review found themes in new media that included feasibility, changing attitudes, and improving knowledge related to sexual health behavior among youth of color.ConclusionsNew media is a promising and feasible platform for improving the sexual health of African American AYA. Further research is suggested to better understand the benefits of new media as a sexual health promotion tool among this specific population.
Highlights
Rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies are disproportionately high among African American adolescents and young adults [1]
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2020 | vol 8 | iss. 10 | e19459 | p. 1 is more commonly required in high school than middle or elementary school [7]. This information is provided too late for many African American adolescents, as it is estimated that 20% of youth have reported having had sex by the age of 15 years, and it is known that African American youth report age at first sexual intercourse earlier than their peers [8]
While it is not highly anticipated that intervention mode of delivery affects behavioral outcomes, this potential impact should be studied further in the presence of all intervention core components. While research in this area is limited, the results of this scoping review indicate that new media is a promising sexual health promotion tool for African American adolescents and young adults
Summary
Rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies are disproportionately high among African American adolescents and young adults [1]. 1 (page number not for citation purposes) is more commonly required in high school than middle or elementary school [7] As a result, this information is provided too late for many African American adolescents, as it is estimated that 20% of youth have reported having had sex by the age of 15 years, and it is known that African American youth report age at first sexual intercourse earlier than their peers [8]. Rates of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies are disproportionately high among African American adolescents and young adults (AYA). New media platforms such as social networking sites, microblogs, online video sites, and mobile phone applications may be a promising approach in promoting safe sex and preventing sexually transmitted infections
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