Modelling the effects of sexting on the transmission dynamics of HSV-2 amongst adolescents

Modelling the effects of sexting on the transmission dynamics of HSV-2 amongst adolescents

Prior studies have indicated that adolescents who are into sexting are likely to engage in risky sexual behaviours. In this paper, a mathematical model to assess the impact of sexting and peer influence on the spread of HSV-2 amongst adolescents is developed. The threshold parameters of the model ar...

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Main Authors: A. Mhlanga, C.P. Bhunu, S. Mushayabasa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2015-12-01
Series:Cogent Mathematics
Subjects:
HSV-2
stability
sexting
reproduction number
sensitivity analysis
optimal control
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311835.2015.1085940

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311835.2015.1085940

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