Intervention delivery | Included | Excluded |
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Videoconference | Participants can see and interact with each other in a synchronous way (e.g., skype) | Asynchronous, one-way messages, peer-led intervention, or one-on-one communication |
Telephone conference | The intervention includes synchronous, live interaction between participants and facilitators | Asynchronous, one-way messages, peer-led intervention, or one-on-one communication |
Text messages | Group text messaging | Asynchronous, one-way messages, peer-led intervention, or one-on-one communication |
Mobile applications (apps) | The intervention app involves synchronous, live group communication | Asynchronous, one-way messages, peer-led intervention, or one-on-one communication |
Virtual social networks (e.g., Facebook) | The intervention includes a synchronous group chat with live exchange between facilitator and participants | Asynchronous, one-way messages, peer-led intervention, or one-on-one communication |
Websites and online communities | The intervention includes a synchronous group forum or chat with live exchange between facilitator and participants | Asynchronous, one-way messages, peer-led intervention, or one-on-one communication |