The use of geosocial networking smartphone applications and the risk of sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The use of geosocial networking smartphone applications and the risk of sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Geosocial networking smartphone applications (apps) are popular tools for seeking sexual partners among men who have sex with men (MSM). We evaluated app use and risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in app-using MSM (app-users) by a systematic review and meta-analysis....

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Main Authors:	Haidong Wang, Lu Zhang, Ying Zhou, Keke Wang, Xiaoya Zhang, Jianhui Wu, Guoli Wang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2018-10-01
Series:	BMC Public Health
Subjects:	Geosocial networking application App MSM HIV Sexually transmitted infection
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6092-3

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