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This article discusses dynamic intimate contact social networks and epidemic interventions.
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19 p.
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Abstract: Sexually transmitted diseases and infections are, by definition, transferred among intimate social settings. Although the circumstances under which these social settings are established and maintained may vary, the common prerequisite remains an intimate level of social atmosphere. For this reason, the development of sexually transmitted disease mathematical and computational models must utilize dynamic and evolving social network simulation. This paper presents DynSNIC (Dynamic Social Network of Intimate Contacts), a computational simulator created to embody the intimate dynamic and evolving social networks related to the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases and infections. DynSNIC's utilization by health professionals will facilitate evaluation of targeted intervention strategies and public health policies.
Publication Title:
International Journal of Functional Informatics and Personalised Medicine
Volume:
1
Issue:
2
Page Start:
171
Page End:
188
Peer Reviewed:
Yes
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Corley, Courtney; Mikler, Armin R.; Cook, Diane J., 1963- & Singh, Karan P.Dynamic intimate contact social networks and epidemic interventions,
article,
September 9, 2008;
[Geneva, Switzerland].
(https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc132993/:
accessed May 13, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu;
crediting UNT College of Engineering.
