title: Innovative approaches to using new media and technology in health promotion for adolescents and young adults.
abstract: Over the past decade, new technology and media have changed the way we communicate, access information, and share content with one another. Most 12- to 17-year-olds now own cell phones, and most adolescents and young adults spend several hours per day on computers and cell phones. The American Academy of Pediatrics now encourages all pediatricians to increase their knowledge of new media and technology. This article details technology access among adolescents and young adults, highlights several current and potential innovative applications for new technology and social networking in health promotion, and discusses issues to consider as practitioners move toward integrating new media into clinical and health education settings.
authors.affiliation: Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, Harlem Health Promotion Center, 215 West 125th Street, New York, New York 10027, USA. cjh2129@columbia.edu
authors.forename: Christel
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hyden
authors.forename: Alwyn
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cohall
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D040421:Cell Phone; D002648:Child; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D061108:Social Media; D060145:Text Messaging; D014481:United States; D055815:Young Adult