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The visiting internet Fiancé/ée (VIF): an emerging group of international travelers
Theresa A Sofarelli1, Holly K Birich, DeVon C Hale
1Skyline College, Student Health Center, San Bruno, CA, USA; Vaden Health Center, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, U.S.A.
Abstract:
Here we describe an emerging category of travelers called the Visiting Internet Fiancé/ée (VIF), characterized by their travel to pursue a romantic relationship with an individual they have only encountered online. The VIF is not well identified in travel medicine literature despite having a higher risk for several travel-related issues including sexually transmitted infections, monetary fraud, and international scams. We also propose specific counseling interventions designed to minimize the adverse outcomes faced by the VIF traveler.
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