--- title: AI Chatbots Revolutionizing Health Information Access for Black Women description: Stanford's Merve Cerit and a large research team have uncovered groundbreaking findings about the relationship between phone use and mental health. image: https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Mandy%20Hill-blog%20(1).png --- [![JMIR Publications logo](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/JMIR-Publications_logo_2020_original.png?width=550&height=109&name=JMIR-Publications_logo_2020_original.png "JMIR Publications logo")](http://www.jmirpublications.com) Open main menu Close main menu [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) # AI Chatbots Revolutionizing Health Information Access for Black Women ![JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/hs-fs/hubfs/jmir_icon_100px.png?width=45&name=jmir_icon_100px.png) [JMIR Publications](https://blog.jmir.org/author/jmir-publications) Published Date: 21 April 2025 4:17 p.m. [Share this blog post on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://blog.jmir.org/ai-chatbots-revolutionizing-health-information-access-for-black-women) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.jmir.org/ai-chatbots-revolutionizing-health-information-access-for-black-women) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.jmir.org/ai-chatbots-revolutionizing-health-information-access-for-black-women) ![Title card for Mandy Hill's video: Closing the HIV Prevention Disparity for Black Cisgender Women](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Mandy%20Hill-blog%20(1).png) A significant new study, "[Dissemination and Implementation Approach to Increasing Access to Local Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis PrEP Resources With Black Cisgender Women: Intervention Study With Vlogs Shared on Social Media](https://publichealth.jmir.org/2025/1/e67367)," has been published in the prestigious [JMIR Public Health and Surveillance](https://publichealth.jmir.org/). Authored by Dr. Mandy Hill, a tenured professor and inaugural department chair at [the School of Public and Population Health at the University of Texas Medical Branch](https://www.utmb.edu/spph/) at Galveston, along with her co-authors, this research investigates an innovative method for connecting Black cisgender women with crucial information about PrEP, a highly effective medication for HIV prevention.     Interested in the study's approach? The researchers strategically repurposed brief, engaging video blogs (vlogs) that were initially used to dispel common misconceptions surrounding HIV and STI transmission. The new aim was to utilize these vlogs to facilitate access to local PrEP resources. A targeted six-month social media campaign was implemented to disseminate these vlogs, which were linked to relevant information on an external website. The campaign achieved remarkable success, garnering over 1 million video plays. This extensive reach provided the research team with valuable insights into the potential of social media as a platform for sexual health interventions. The study's findings suggest that further investigation into the effectiveness of social media campaigns for delivering sexual health interventions is warranted. The Choice of JMIR Public Health and Surveillance: The co-authors selected *JMIR Public Health and Surveillance* for publication due to the journal's distinct emphasis on the integration of innovation and technology within the field of public health. Given that the research centered on health communication, mass media, and social media campaigns – all key areas of focus for the journal – the team believed it offered an ideal avenue to share their work with an engaged and relevant audience In the video, Dr. Hill elaborates on: - The critical need to improve PrEP access for Black cisgender women. - The study's novel dissemination and implementation strategy utilizing social media vlogs. - The impressive reach and level of engagement achieved through the social media campaign. - Key findings and their significance for future public health initiatives. - The rationale behind choosing JMIR Public Health and Surveillance for publication. This research offers significant insights for public health professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in exploring the potential of digital platforms to address vital health equity issues. [Click the link above to watch the video and learn more!](https://youtu.be/eqiWVdcuWhE?feature=shared)Please feel free to share this post and the video to help raise awareness and promote access to essential PrEP resources.     Subscribe Now ### Leave a Comment ## Related Articles [![Title card: Stanford Researchers Break Down The True Impact of Your Smartphone](https://blog.jmir.org/hubfs/Merve%20Ceri.png)](https://blog.jmir.org/stanford-study-reveals-personalized-effects-of-smartphone-use-on-mental-health) [Research News](https://blog.jmir.org/tag/research-news) ### [Stanford Study Reveals Personalized Effects of Smartphone Use on Mental Health](https://blog.jmir.org/stanford-study-reveals-personalized-effects-of-smartphone-use-on-mental-health) Can your smartphone habits really impact your mental well-being? 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