Opportunities for providing web-based interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections in Peru

Walter H Curioso, Magaly M Blas, Bobbi Nodell, Isaac E Alva, Ann E Kurth, Walter H Curioso, Magaly M Blas, Bobbi Nodell, Isaac E Alva, Ann E Kurth

Abstract

The popularity of Internet cafes in Peru, even in poor communities with no modern infrastructure, opens new possibilities to develop online prevention and intervention programs for sexually transmitted diseases.

Conflict of interest statement

Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Figure 1. A typical cabina pública in…
Figure 1. A typical cabina pública in Peru with private booths (Photo: Magaly Blas)

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