Application of information and communication technology for scaling up youth sexual and reproductive health.
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2012-08-24
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The pervasive presence of the internet and the commonality of mobile devices for communication technology have changed modalities for information exchange Recent developments in information and communication technology ICT have specific implications regarding dissemination of information among youth as exemplified by the Arab spring The opportunity of those emerging technologies should be seized upon ICT platforms should be used to scale up policies and programmes that promote the sexual and reproductive health of youth due to their low cost increased access to remote populations better efficiency and improved flexibility for programming Successful models should be identified through programme evaluation
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Young people (10-24 years), Client, Community-based health worker, Access to information or data, Alignment with local norms, Family planning and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, Health education or promotion, Social and behavior change communication, Workforce development and performance support, Provider training and education, Service delivery, Data collection and reporting, SMS, Internet, Text, Chat / Discussion Community