Digital technology and self-care in sexual health

Jason J. Ong; Joseph D. Tucker

doi:10.1071/SH24174

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Digital technology and self-care in sexual health

Jason J. Ong

^A ^B ^* and Joseph D. Tucker

^B ^C

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^A School of Translational Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic, Australia.

^B Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK.

^C Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NR, USA.

^* Correspondence to: Jason.Ong@monash.edu

Handling Editor: Michael Marks

Sexual Health 21, SH24174 https://doi.org/10.1071/SH24174

Submitted: 2 September 2024 Accepted: 6 September 2024 Published: 13 September 2024

Abstract

This Collection highlights some recent publications in Sexual Health on using technology to optimise sexual health. By leveraging innovations such as rapid diagnostic tools, mobile health (mHealth), self-testing and artificial-intelligence-powered tools, we can empower individuals to take control of their sexual health, reducing risks and enhancing accessibility.

Keywords: digital technology, HIV, self-care, sexual health, sexual health services, testing.

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