scholarly journals Sexual health promotion for young people delivered via digital media: a scoping review

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (13) ◽  
pp. 1-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Bailey ◽  
Sue Mann ◽  
Sonali Wayal ◽  
Rachael Hunter ◽  
Caroline Free ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sexual Health Education

BackgroundYoung people are at risk of poor sexual health and are, therefore, in need of comprehensive, effective sexual health education. Young people are confident and constant users of digital technology, such as the internet and mobile phones, and there are many innovative possibilities for sexual health education involving these technologies.ObjectivesTo summarise evidence on effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and mechanism of action of interactive digital interventions (IDIs) for sexual health; optimal practice for intervention development; contexts for successful implementation; research methods for digital intervention evaluation; and the future potential of sexual health promotion via digital media.DesignLiterature review of evidence on digital interventions for sexual health for young people, integrating the findings with the views of young people, parents and experts in digital media/sexual health. IDIs are defined as digital media programmes that provide health information and tailored decision support, behaviour-change support and/or emotional support. We focus on sexual well-being for young people aged 13–24 years in the UK.ResultsThere are many imaginative IDIs for sexual health promotion, but few interventions address issues that are important to young people, such as sexual pleasure and relationships. It is vital to collaborate with young people and to use Behaviour-Change Theory in designing interventions. We located 19 randomised controlled trials of IDIs for sexual health promotion for young people, finding a moderate effect on sexual health knowledge [standardised mean difference (SMD) 0.54, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.17 to 0.92], a small effect on confidence (self-efficacy) (SMD 0.11, 95% CI 0.02 to 0.20) and a positive effect on sexual behaviour (odds ratio 1.28, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.61), but no significant effects on safer sex intention or biological outcomes. One study suggests that IDIs may be as good as face-to-face interventions for sexual health knowledge and safer sex intention. There are no existing data on the cost-effectiveness of IDIs for sexual health promotion. The impact of an IDI will be determined by the proportion of the target population reached, intervention efficacy, adoption in a setting, how well it is delivered and maintenance/sustainability. All of these elements must be addressed for IDIs to be successful. More collaboration is needed to capitalise on the knowledge of users and stakeholders, the design and software skills of the commercial sector and the theoretical expertise and evaluation skills of academia.ConclusionsIDIs are effective for knowledge acquisition and sexual behaviour, and could usefully contribute to sexual health education in schools, in clinic settings and online; however, there are obstacles to overcome, such as access to information technology and ensuring the quality and safety of interventions.Future workMore evidence is needed on the best designs for interventions (e.g. choice of behaviour-change mechanisms and interactive features) and the best models of delivery (e.g. setting, modes of delivery, methods of facilitation and support for engagement) to improve sexual behaviour, biological outcomes and sexual well-being in a cost-effective way.FundingThe National Institute for Health Research Public Health Research programme.

scholarly journals Social media utilisation and sexual health education. What are the issues? A systematic review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert Aoptele Nyaaba ◽  
Matthew Ayamga ◽  
Abdul-aziz Seidu
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Main Subject ◽  
Or Education ◽  
Positive Effects

Abstract BackgroundYoung people are at a greater risk of poor sexual health and hence, require comprehensive, effective sexual health education. These cohort are constant users of social media which presents many innovative possibilities for sexual health education.MethodsA guided search was conducted on scientific and medical databases. Selected publications within the last five years on sexual health education were classified according to their study designs, sexual health promotion/education as the main subject, target audience age, and social media use. In all, 25 publications met the inclusion criteria out of which 60% were observational studies, 12% randomised controls and 28% non-randomised. About 96% publications reporting on the main subject sexual health promotion or education. Sixty (60%) of the included publications reported specifically on young people between the ages of 12-30 years.ResultsAbout 72% of the studies found that social media has positive effects on knowledge, behaviour, and attitudes of young people and 20% reported on its negative effects on young people.ConclusionSocial media is promising in promoting knowledge, behavioural and attitudinal change in young people. However, further research is required to improve sexual health program implementation and audience reach as well as determine the effectiveness of social media in changing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours.

The place of sexual health education in the life of children and adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-95
Author(s):  
Melek Anday Rifat qızı Tolunay ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
After School ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
The Family ◽  
Questions And Answers ◽  
Age Range

The general purpose of planned sexual health education for children and young people is to provide them with sufficient information about sexual health according to their age range, to inform them about attitude-value and understanding, to gain relationship and interpersonal skills, to develop their necessary responsibilities. The protection, development and maintenance of sexual health depends on the awareness of individuals about sexuality and sexual health. Awareness begins in the family and is provided with comprehensive sexual health education in accordance with the needs in all periods of life such as preschool, school and after school. Sexual health education is not welcomed in developing countries. At the heart of this is the belief that sexual health education will encourage young people to have sexual intercourse. The development of sexual education is achieved in all age ranges with questions and answers that arise according to different age characteristics. Sexual health education is a very important factor for the psychological and physiological health of individuals in a society. Key words: sexual health education, sexual health education, reproductive health, abuse , parents, child abuse, Source of sexual information

scholarly journals The sexual health education experiences of Eritrean women in Toronto: an evaluation of the raising sexually healthy children (RSHC) Program

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Keech
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Immigrant Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Immigrant Parents ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Health Education Program ◽  
Program Coordinators ◽  
Sexual Health Communication

Very few studies have focused on the health knowledge and practices of Eritrean women and their children in Canada. The research surrounding Eritrean women and their children’s awareness and exposure to sexual health education is even far more limited. This study aims to fill this gap in immigrant health research though an evaluation of the Raising Sexually Healthy Children (RSHC) Project, a sexual health education program for immigrant parents in Toronto. Evaluation is based on the Eritrean women’s experiences of the RSHC Program as well any challenges and benefits they encountered throughout its implementation. Six Eritrean women including four program participants as well as two program coordinators were interviewed. Findings indicated that despite the cultural taboo of discussing issues of sexual health, the women gained a greater sense of confidence, openness, and acceptance towards this topic. The study concluded that the RSHC program was successful in assisting the Eritrean women participants to develop effective sexual health communication with their children, family members, and wider community.

An iterative process for developing digital gamified sexual health education for adolescent students in low-tech settings

2019 ◽  
Vol 120 (11/12) ◽  
pp. 723-742 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hussein Haruna ◽  
Zamzami Zainuddin ◽  
Robin R. Mellecker ◽  
Samuel K.W. Chu ◽  
Xiao Hu
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Adolescent Reproductive Health ◽  
Gamified Learning

Purpose Digital technology has great potential for educating today’s digitally oriented adolescents on health. In particular, digital health gamified learning can make the promotion of the sexual well-being of adolescents more effective. Although venereal diseases such as HIV/AIDS have become a greater problem in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries than in any country outside of Africa, little is publicly known about the development of gamified learning for use in counter-measures. This paper aims to address that deficit by presenting the process of developing one such game. The paper highlights how the “My Future Begins Today” game for sexual health education was developed, evaluated and refined in the real-world of low-tech settings and made improvements based on the response of users. Design/methodology/approach Design-based research (DBR) was used to guide the design, develop, test and refine the digital game in iterative cycles. The evaluation of the effectiveness of iterations of the game was done using adolescent sexual health literacy tests and the validated Motivation, Attitude, Knowledge and Engagement framework, the authors developed based on existing approaches. That framework combines the elements of motivation, attitude, knowledge and engagement, effectiveness was evaluated based on the game’s ability to motivate students, improve their attitudes, increase their acquisition of knowledge and engage them in learning self-rating surveys and interviews. The whole process of game design, testing, evaluation and refinement were underpinned by the activity theory, DBR and participatory design (PD) research. Findings Participants in the gamified learning platforms demonstrated higher average scores on their post-tests than their counterparts subjected to the traditional teaching classroom. Also, gamified learning groups commented positively on the effectiveness of their instructional approach than their counterparts in the traditional learning group. The stakeholders’ involvement in developing gamified learning provided a good understanding of the importance of the game to the adolescent students and how it was going to be used to address the problem identified. The application of PD contributed to the effectiveness of the game. It involved various actors from various fields who were relevant to the game. Also, engaging targeted users from the beginning resulted in the creation of a better correspondence with the preferences of end-users. Practical implications This study has contributed to a better understanding of sex education and knowledge in the area of adolescent reproductive health issues, using developed innovative game mechanics features and its applicability in low-tech settings. Originality/value The study will be a recommendation for future researchers in applying this gamified learning concept and its suitability in their teaching practice, particularly regarding sexual health education and adolescent reproductive health issues in low-tech settings of SSA.

scholarly journals New digital media interventions for sexual health promotion among young people: a systematic review

Sexual Health ◽  
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin Wadham ◽  
Clare Green ◽  
Joseph Debattista ◽  
Shawn Somerset ◽  
Adem Sav
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Media Interventions

Effects of Peer Sexual Health Education on College Campuses: A Systematic Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 652-666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara Wong ◽  
Jennifer R. Pharr ◽  
Tim Bungum ◽  
Courtney Coughenour ◽  
Nancy L. Lough
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Peer Education ◽  
Health And Wellness ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Sexual Health Information ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Education Groups

Objective. College peer health education groups have grown in popularity to provide information about health and wellness topics. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of peer education groups on reducing sexual health risks and increasing sexual health knowledge on a college campus. Method. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses guidelines were followed in searching, extracting, appraising, and synthesizing the evidence. A quality assessment was also conducted. The review was conducted in April 2017. Results. The initial search yielded 2,503 records. After critical appraisal, eight articles remained. Peer education was beneficial for increasing knowledge of sexual health topics and creating some behavior change such as increased condom use and HIV testing. Additionally, interventions developed specifically for women were effective. Conclusions. Peer education is an effective way to disseminate sexual health information and can be a reliable resource for college students.

scholarly journals Assessing the Impact of Parents’ Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health Knowledge on Sexual Health Education by Parents in the Asutifi (North and South) Districts of Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (09) ◽  
pp. 1626-1633
Author(s):  
Evelyn Serwaa Adjei ◽  
Kennedy Ameyaw Baah
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Sexual Risk Behaviour ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Adolescent Sexual Health ◽  
The Impact ◽  
North And South

Parent’s involvement in adolescent sexual health education has been identified as one of the effective ways of reducing sexual risk behaviour among adolescents. However, a number of factors may prevent parents from carrying out adolescent sexual health education. Four hundred and twenty-four (424) parents/guardians, including 180 males and 244 females were randomly selected from the Asutifi north and south districts of the Brong- Ahafo region of Ghana for the cross- sectional study. Self-administered and interviewer-administered questionnaires consisting of demographic characteristics, parent’s knowledge on adolescent sexual health, socioeconomic factors, cultural factors and practice of sexual health education were the measures for the study. Literate respondents had self-administered questionnaire while illiterate respondents had interviewer administered questionnaires. Interviewers translated the questionnaire from the English language to the local language (Twi) for illiterate respondents to ensure better understanding of the questions. 86.1% of the surveyed parents practice adolescent sexual health education. Females as well as married parents were found to practice sexual health education (SHE) more than male and unmarried parents respectively. Two variables remained significant after controlling for relevant demographic and other factors. These included parent’s knowledges on adolescent sexual health (OR=2.35; 95% CI 1.34-4.09) and parents’ level of education (OR= 3.47; 95% CI 1.27-9.45). Government agencies in collaboration with stake holders should develop policies that will ensure that parents are given the necessary training that will boost both their level of education and knowledge on adolescent sexual health.

scholarly journals Sexual health education interventions for young people: a methodological review

BMJ ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 310 (6973) ◽  
pp. 158-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Oakley ◽  
D. Fullerton ◽  
J. Holland ◽  
S. Arnold ◽  
M. France-Dawson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Methodological Review ◽  
Education Interventions ◽  
Health Education Interventions

Nurturing the erotic self: Benefits of women consuming sexually explicit materials

Sexualities ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 1234-1252
Author(s):  
Stephanie Chesser ◽  
Diana Parry ◽  
Tracy Penny Light
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Theoretical Orientation ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Benefits ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Sexual Subjectivity ◽  
Sexually Explicit Materials ◽  
Sexually Explicit

Using a feminist standpoint theoretical orientation, we explored the ways consumption of sexually explicit materials (SEM) could be beneficial to women’s overall well-being. For this study, 28 women were recruited from two female-oriented sexual health education establishments in Ontario, Canada and asked to participate in qualitative interviews. Our findings suggest that women derive personal and social benefits from their engagement with SEM. Overall, this research draws attention to the ways SEM consumption may strengthen women’s sexual subjectivity and provide outlets for women to learn about and experiment with their bodies and erotic selves.

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