Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. Electronic address: Brigitte.Leeners@usz.ch.
Adolescence is a natural time for sexual exploration; developmentally-appropriate sexual education is essential to promote healthy behaviors and prevent long-term morbidity. Adolescents may confide in...
to develop a serious game in a mobile application for learning about safe sex and contraception with the active participation of adolescents; and evaluate the content, appearance and usability of the ...
this is an applied research project into the development of a serious game, carried out in two stages: development of the technology itself; and evaluation of the content, appearance and usability of ...
Prinventon App ® was developed, a serious game set in a virtual city, designed to address adolescent sexuality. The app received 90% positive responses and had a Content Validity Index of 0.80, which ...
it was found that the technology developed can help adolescents learn about safe sex and contraception, by addressing sexuality in adolescence in a playful and realistic way....
Adolescents' risky sexual behaviours (RSB) are detrimental to their sexual and reproductive health (SRH) well-being and present a serious public health threat, particularly in low- and middle-income c...
This study aims to assess RSB among Grade 12 school-going adolescents after exposure to comprehensive sexuality education (CSE)....
This study was conducted in Kitwe district, Zambia....
This cross-sectional study included 807 Grade 12 pupils at 13 selected secondary schools. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Proportionate probability sampling involving 13 schools ...
The prevalence of RSB was 40.4%. Drinking alcohol (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 20.825; 95% CI [6.7-64.489]); ever had sex (AOR = 9.024; 95% CI [1.953-41.704]); school location (AOR = 6.50; 95% CI [1.6...
Close to half of the respondents engaged in RSB. This is a significant number that needs intervention. The CSE programme needs to be linked with structural programmes that address the social drivers o...
Despite the extensive benefits associated with the provision of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) within a school context, many initial teacher training programs inadequately prepare pre-service...
This paper outlines the structure of an Australian undergraduate course for pre-service teachers that focuses on instruction in CSE. This course spans twelve teaching weeks, aligns with evidence-based...
Students completing this course reported statistically significant improvements in attitudes associated with CSE and comfort in facilitating all domains of learning (knowledge, attitudes, skills)....
Positive process and short-term impact data provide strong evidence for the provision of CSE to pre-service teachers, regardless of future teaching speciality. Proposed amendments include the creation...
School-based comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) is a powerful tool that provides young people with information on all aspects of sexuality and is aimed at protecting their sexual and reproductive...
The pilot scheme was co-constructed by a multidisciplinary curriculum development group through a Delphi process, including educators who conducted the activities. The evaluation followed three direct...
The main goal, learning modules and content were defined and structured in five interventions with the students, and two with families and teachers. A total of 638 students were involved in the activi...
The national piloting of this educational activity provided positive insights regarding the co-construction, implementation and short-outcome evaluation, suggesting potential for scalability and futur...
Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) is essential in empowering adolescents with the knowledge and confidence to manage their sexual and reproductive health. Despite its recognized benefits, access...
Qualitative methods were used. 13 Semi-structured interviews and 1 focus group discussion were carried out with 15 teachers and principals working at higher secondary schools and two focus group discu...
Four themes were developed: Resistance to Teaching and Learning, Preparation and Engagement Strategies, Taboos and Silencing and Structural Barriers. Students, teachers, principals and students report...
The experiences of CSE in Nepal among students, teachers and principals highlight significant barriers including cultural taboos, gender dynamics and insufficient resources. Addressing these barriers ...
Developing web-based education sexual and reproductive health (SRH) programs for immigrant women is crucial. This scoping review aims to provide basic data for developing more advanced programs by exa...
Although the importance of sexuality education has been recognized, Chinese rural students have limited access to sexual and reproductive information. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ...
This quasi-experimental study recruited 1725 students in grades 4-6 (aged 9-13) from eight primary schools sampled as school clusters in 2020 in China. Internet-based questionnaires from three interve...
Compared with the control group, intervention group students achieved significantly higher scores by 3.35 out of 38 and 2.02 out of 34 in knowledge- and skill-based tests and attitudinal tests, respec...
Our sexuality education package effectively improved primary school students' sexuality-related knowledge, skills, attitudes, and hygiene practices. Our study suggests that the standardized curriculum...
Understanding and exploring stakeholders' perceptions and preferences regarding comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) is critical in enhancing programme acceptability. We conducted this qualitative ...
We employed a qualitative descriptive design within the interpretive paradigm at nine purposefully selected secondary schools. Data were collected through classroom observation, in-depth interviews, a...
Our analysis yielded themes on stakeholder experiences of CSE which included: a lack of pupil-centred pedagogy; a lack of stakeholder engagement; a lack of CSE competency and skills; holding back cult...
A community participatory approach to the design and implementation of a CSE programme is critical in enhancing programme acceptability in schools. While understanding the experiences and preferences ...
Entertainment-education interventions remain underutilized in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) despite evidence that they can be effective and place a low burden on staff. This study explores perc...
Cross-sectional online survey (n=100) and telephone interviews (n=19) were completed May through August 2018....
SRH clinics were located across 32 US states and 1 Canadian province....
SRH clinic staff were diverse in type of clinic, role, and geography and were recruited using purposive sampling....
Bivariate analyses were used for quantitative data, and thematic analysis was used for qualitative data....
Intervention acceptability, perceived feasibility, and likely uptake were assessed using agreement statements (survey) and open-ended questions (interviews and survey)....
Interviewed clinic staff described the intervention as engaging, educational, and promising for improving client SRH knowledge and behaviors. Nearly all (95%) survey respondents said showing the video...
This is the first study to assess perceived implementation facilitators and barriers of an entertainment-education video intervention among SRH clinic staff. The intervention was well received, with c...
