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An Artificial Intelligence Chatbot for Young People's Sexual and Reproductive Health in India (SnehAI): Instrumental
Hua Wang1, Sneha Gupta1, Arvind Singhal2,3
1Department of Communication, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, United States.
Journal of Medical Internet Research
|January 4, 2022
Summary
SnehAI, an AI chatbot, successfully promotes sexual and reproductive health education in India by providing a safe space for taboo topics. This innovative tool engages young users and offers valuable resources for social and behavioral change.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Artificial Intelligence in Public Health
- Health Communication
Background:
- Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven applications can advance UN sustainable development goals in health education.
- SnehAI is India's first Hinglish AI chatbot, designed for social and behavioral change, addressing taboo health topics like sexual health and family planning.
- It offers a private, nonjudgmental platform for accurate and relatable health information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine SnehAI using the Gibson theory of affordances.
- To provide scholarly guidance on AI chatbot utilization for adolescent and young adult health education in India.
- To promote sexual and reproductive health and advocate for women's and girls' health entitlements.
Main Methods:
- An instrumental case study approach was employed.
- Explored technology design, program implementation, and user engagement perspectives.
- Utilized a mix of qualitative insights and quantitative analytics for data triangulation.
Main Results:
- SnehAI demonstrated 15 functional affordances, including accessibility, interactivity, and inclusivity.
- Engaged users with 8.2 million messages exchanged in 5 months, with nearly half concerning sexual and reproductive health.
- Personalized user experience through natural language processing, acting as a trusted, educational, and entertaining resource.
Conclusions:
- SnehAI is an innovative intervention enabling vulnerable populations to discuss sensitive health issues.
- Highlights the potential of AI technologies for social good in public health.
- Effectively educates and engages hard-to-reach groups on critical health topics.
Keywords:
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