Efficacy of computer technology-based HIV prevention interventions: a meta-analysis
AIDSPublished 1 December 2008
Seth M. Noar, Hulda G. Black, Larson B. Pierce
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Computer technology-based HIV prevention interventions have similar efficacy to more traditional human-delivered interventions and hold much promise for the future of HIV prevention.
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Computer technology-based HIV prevention interventions have similar efficacy to more traditional human-delivered interventions. Given their low cost to deliver, ability to customize intervention content, and flexible dissemination channels, they hold much promise for the future of HIV prevention.
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