Use of digital technologies to promote sexual health in young adults: a narrative review

Use of digital technologies to promote sexual health in young adults: a narrative review

ABSTRACT Objective: To map the evidence in the literature on the use of digital technologies to promote sexual health in young adults. Methods: Narrative literature review. Data were extracted, analyzed, and synthesized by three independent reviewers. Results: After the selection process, four st...

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Main Authors: Aliete Cristina Gomes Dias Pedrosa da Cunha-Oliveira, Sagrario Gómez Cantarino, Diana Gabriela Simões Marques dos Santos, Beatriz Filipa Pinto Oliveira, Bernardo Marinho, Carolina Dias Ribeiro, Filipe dos Santos Rodrigues, José Hermínio Gomes, Eva Patrícia da Silva Guilherme Menino, Renata Karina Reis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem 2025-06-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem
Subjects:
Sexual Health
Young Adult
Digital Technology
Health Promotion
Nursing
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-71672025001000300&lng=en&tlng=en
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Summary:ABSTRACT Objective: To map the evidence in the literature on the use of digital technologies to promote sexual health in young adults. Methods: Narrative literature review. Data were extracted, analyzed, and synthesized by three independent reviewers. Results: After the selection process, four studies were included. The articles reveal that the use of digital technologies (mobile phones/applications) translates into increased knowledge and improved sexual attitudes and behaviors among young adults. Final considerations: The use of digital technologies promotes the sexual health of young adults, so these strategies should be implemented by health professionals.
ISSN:1984-0446

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