Dynamic intimate contact social networks and epidemic interventions

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This article discusses dynamic intimate contact social networks and epidemic interventions. 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.
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Creation Date: 2008  
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Corley, Courtney

University of North Texas

Dynamic intimate contact social networks and epidemic interventions
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Mikler, Armin R.

University of North Texas
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Cook, Diane J., 1963-

Washington State University
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Singh, Karan P.

University of North Texas Health Science Center
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Place of Publication: [Geneva, Switzerland]
Original Creation Date: 2008  
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This article discusses dynamic intimate contact social networks and epidemic interventions. 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.
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Keyword(s): dynamic social network | epidemic interventions | public health | simulation | computational epidemiology
Source: International Journal of Functional Informatics and Personalised Medicine, 2008, Geneva: Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
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Publication Title: International Journal of Functional Informatics and Personalised Medicine
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Page Start: 171
Page End: 188
Peer Reviewed: Yes