A Hackathon for HIV and STI prevention: using mobile technologies to expand access to information and HIV prevention, testing and care services among young key populations in Brazil C. Euzébio de Lima 1, D. De Castro 1, M. Elizabeth de Lima Pereira 2, D. Ferreira Santana 2, P. Aguiar 2. 1 UNAIDS Country Office Brazil, 2 Brazilian Association of Companies for the Sensual and Erotic Market (ABEME)
Intense growth of mobile phone lines in 10 years 66 million in million in 2014 Brazilian population 206 million AIDS detection rate increase among young men in Brazil ( ). 300% years 200% years HIV prevalence general population – 0.4%
Two Information/Warmup sessions with the participation of specialists from health sector (including UNAIDS technical advisers) sexuality, entrepreneurs and technology professionals 24 hour technology marathon for the development of apps/games and for the selection of best projects
Results & Conclusions The use of IT tools open up a world of new possibilities to promote HIV prevention and care, especially with young key populations. Assessment of mobile apps market Partnership with erotic market industry
Thank You! Cleiton Euzébio de Lima Community Mobilization and Networking Adviser UNAIDS Brazil