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Social Network Sites
What are online social network sites?
Social network sites are online communities that allow you to connect with, or provide resources to, clients, colleagues, family, and friends. Many social network sites allow you to upload videos, photos, create a blog, post events, join groups, and send messages.
There are many different types of social network sites, many of which are free, and they range from general to those tailored for a specific demographic or interest area. Some health-specific social network sites include PatientsLikeMe and Daily Strength . MiGente and BlackPlanet are examples of population-specific sites. Examples of general social network sites include MySpace and Facebook .
Social networks in response to HIV
- Reach people with HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and research information.
- Form support groups for those living with, or affected by, HIV and AIDS.
- Recruit people for HIV-related focus groups.
- Inform people about HIV-related events or activities.
Examples from the Field
- AIDS.gov’s Facebook Fan Page
- AIDS.gov’s Daily Strength Group Page
- CDC’s Facebook Page
- UNAIDS AIDSspace
- National Latino AIDS Awareness Day MySpace Page
Where can I learn more?
One Pagers
Social Networking Sites (PDF - 542 KB)
A one page reference regarding social networking sites, what they are, and how they are being used in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Last revised: 06/05/2012
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