In total, 604 men clicked through the advertisement, and 92 users completed the survey. Advertisements were displayed over the course of a 72-hour period and participants were directed to a Web-based survey. Our sample was recruited from Grindr, the most commonly used of these mobile apps among MSM, using broadcast advertising. The aim of this study is to describe geosocial-networking app use and recent sexual behaviors of MSM in the Atlanta metropolitan statistical area. These new technologies have generated quicker and easier modes for men who have sex with men to meet potential partners based on attraction and physical proximity.

These mobile dating apps employ global positioning system technology to facilitate connections with other users based on their current location. Geosocial-networking apps like Grindr have been used increasingly among men who have sex with men (MSM) to meet anonymous partners.