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Gold et al. BMC Public Health 2011, 11:583 /1471-2458/11/583 RESEARCH ARTICLE Open Access A systematic examination of the use of Online social networking sites for sexual health promotion 1,2* 1,2 1,2 1,2,3 4 4 Judy Gold , Alisa E Pedrana , Rachel Sacks-Davis , Margaret E Hellard , Shanton Chang , Steve Howard , Louise Keogh5, Jane S Hocking5 and Mark A Stoove1,2 Abstract Background: In recent years social networking sites (SNSs) have grown rapidly in popularity. The popularity of these sites, along with their interactive functions, offer a novel environment in which to deliver health promotion messages. The aim of this paper is to examine the extent to which SNSs are currently being used for sexual health promotion and describe the breadth of these activities. Methods: We conducted a systematic search of published scientific literature, electronic sources (general and scientific search engines, blogs) and SNSs (Facebook, MySpace) to identify existing sexual health promotion activities using SNSs. Health promotion activities were eligible for inclusion if they related to sexual health or behaviour, utilised one or more SNSs, and involved some element of health promotion. Information regarding the source and type of health promotion activity, target population and site activity were extracted. Results: 178 sexual health promotion activities met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review; only one activity was identified through a traditional systematic search of the published scientific literature. Activities most commonly used one SNS, were conducted by not-for-profit organisations, targeted young people and involved information delivery. Facebook was the most common