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Internet and Social Media Access Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Mixed-Methods Study.

Lauren A Houdek VonHoltzRosemary FrassoJesse M GolinkoffAlicia J LozanoAlexandra L HanlonNadia L Dowshen
Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2018)
While homeless youth experience changes in the frequency, amount of time, and specific uses of the internet and social media, study participants were able to access the internet regularly. The internet was used to search health-related topics. Given the importance of smartphones in accessing the internet, mobile-optimized websites may be an effective method for reaching this group.
Keyphrases
  • social media
  • health information
  • mental health
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • healthcare
  • randomized controlled trial