Posts Tagged SMS

YTHINFO: Educating Youth About HIV Prevention via SMS

June 25, 2015 | by YTH | in Health, HIV/AIDS, mobile, sexual health, STIs/STDs, Technology, youth | share:

YTHINFO: Educating Youth About HIV Prevention via SMS

YTH is pleased to launch YTHINFO, a SMS campaign reaching youth weekly with HIV prevention information and resources tailored to their needs and lifestyles. Eighty-eight percent of young Americans age 13 to 17 have their own cell phone or smart phone or daily access to one, and […]

Textually Active: The Power of Mobile

July 8, 2014 | by YTH | in college students, innovation, mental health, mobile, sexual health, Technology, youth, youth leaders | share:

With Snapchat, WhatsApp, and more, texting almost feels like old news for some youth these days. In a landscape where everyone, from tweens to grandparents are texting, health professionals are just starting to scratch the surface of the many applications of mobile engagement. One of the most exciting developments […]

National HIV Testing: Adding Social and Mobile

June 6, 2013 | by YTH | in Latinos, sexual health, youth, YTH Live | share:

National HIV Testing: Adding Social and Mobile

This year National HIV Testing Day gives us pause to reflect. 30+ years in, and there is still stigma around HIV testing. It’s time for a change.

Liveblog: mHealth for Youth Track — Text Messaging Success

April 9, 2013 | by YTH | in YTH Live | share:

The way to engage with teens is through 2-way communication in fully integrated campaigns, with a group you understand. Your decision about what to do should depend on YOUR GOALS and your audience.