In this work, I found that social media use is associated with better HIV knowledge, but not greater awareness of treatment options—both of which are crucial for promoting HIV testing and improving health outcomes. Internet use was not associated with either. These findings highlight the need for public health programs to better leverage digital media by providing accurate, accessible content on both HIV prevention and treatment.
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Bilon, X. J. (2025). Examining the digital connections: comprehensive HIV knowledge, awareness of antiretroviral therapy, and digital media use among adolescents and young adults in a middle-income country. AIDS Care, 37(9), 1576–1586. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2025.2534121