Among this group, 77% (4993/6525) reported awareness of sexual health features. Among survey participants, 67% (6737/10,129) reported using dating apps to meet a partner in the past year. The questions assessed awareness and uptake of profile fields and sexual health features on the dating apps. In partnership with Emory University, BHOC added questions to an annual survey of MSM. By advocating for sexual health features on dating apps, Building Healthy Online Communities (BHOC) aims to increase communication about sexual health among app users.
Research has demonstrated an association between app use and greater number of sex partners and STIs, but dating apps also pose an opportunity for intervention. Men who have sex with men (MSM) frequently meet sex partners through dating apps.
