Electronic media-based health interventions promoting behavior change in youth

Article Type: Reviews of effectiveness From: Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Volume 18, Issue 4

Hieftje, K., Edelman, E.J., Camenga, D.R. and Fiellin, L.E. Electronic media-based health interventions promoting behavior change in youth: a systematic review 2013 Vol. 167 No. 6 pp. 574-580

JAMA Pediatrics

The authors concluded that interventions using electronic media could improve health and safety behaviours in young people, but there was a need for higher-quality, rigorous interventions that promoted behaviour change. The authors’ conclusions reflect the data presented and their recommendation for further research reflects the limited evidence available.