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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2013 May 1.
Published in final edited form as: AIDS Care. 2011 Dec 7;24(5):593–600. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2011.630355

Table 1.

Translating key concepts into Facebook messages. Examples of how the major educational elements can be adapted to the more casual setting of a social networking site such as Facebook.

Topic Key Concepts Examples of Facebook Posts

Knowledge Epidemiology, Signs and
Symptoms, Testing,
Treatment and Prevention
Methods
Wall post: Who can list the ways you
can transmit HIV?
Sharing a Link: I just found this
amazing video talking about HIV
symptoms, check it out!

Social Context Challenges to HIV
Prevention, Epidemiology
of High Risk Groups,
Cultural Barriers, Stigma
Wall Post: Sometimes it’s really hard to
tell people I’m gay. Anyone else feel
the same way?

Chat: Hi, I saw on the wall that you’re
having a hard time with your family, do
you want to talk about it?

Communication How to Initiate a
Conversation, Online
Etiquette
Wall Post: I’ve finally started this great
exercise routine, send me a message if
you want to find out more!
Chat: Do you have a partner? I’d love
to learn about him!