AHRQ Innovations Exchange | Text Messaging Program Increases Awareness and Concern About Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among At-Risk Youth, Particularly African Americans

Text Messaging Program Increases Awareness and Concern About Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among At-Risk Youth, Particularly African Americans

Snapshot
Summary
Developed to address rising rates of sexually transmitted diseases among at-risk youth in San Francisco, SexInfo provides free basic information and referrals for in-person health consultations via an opt-in text messaging service. The program also provides a companion Web site where parents and other interested parties can see sample messages online. The program has enhanced access to information and referrals and increased awareness and concern about sexually transmitted diseases, particularly among African Americans.

Evidence Rating
Suggestive: The evidence consists of post-implementation data on service utilization, as well as surveys of patients at three clinics to which SexInfo most commonly offers referrals.

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AHRQ Innovations Exchange | Text Messaging Program Increases Awareness and Concern About Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among At-Risk Youth, Particularly African Americans