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Safe Sex 2.0: which digital tools actually work?
20 février 2026
By Ana Espino | Published on February 20, 2026 | 3 min readSexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, remain a major public health concern among young people aged 15 to 24 years. This population is particularly vulnerable due to frequent and often insufficiently anticipated risky sexual behaviors. Despite prevention campaigns, condom use remains inconsistent, and traditional awareness
By Ana Espino | Published on February 20, 2026 | 3 min read
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, remain a major public health concern among young people aged 15 to 24 years. This population is particularly vulnerable due to frequent and often insufficiently anticipated risky sexual behaviors. Despite prevention campaigns, condom use remains inconsistent, and traditional awareness strategies—such as sex education classes, printed materials, or one-on-one counseling—struggle to adapt to the digital habits and expectations of this highly connected generation. Persistently high STI rates among youth highlight the limitations of these conventional approaches in terms of reach, engagement, and personalization.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, remain a major public health concern among young people aged 15 to 24 years. This population is particularly vulnerable due to frequent and often insufficiently anticipated risky sexual behaviors. Despite prevention campaigns, condom use remains inconsistent, and traditional awareness strategies—such as sex education classes, printed materials, or one-on-one counseling—struggle to adapt to the digital habits and expectations of this highly connected generation. Persistently high STI rates among youth highlight the limitations of these conventional approaches in terms of reach, engagement, and personalization.
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Scientific reference
Zhu Y, et al. Effects of Digital Health Interventions to Promote Safer Sex Behaviors Among Youth: Systematic Review and Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis. J Med Internet Res. 2026 Feb 4;28:e87071
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