Evaluation of a Middle School Comprehensive Sexual Health Media Literacy Education Program
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Safe Sex
- Registration Number
- NCT02359422
- Lead Sponsor
- Innovation Research & Training
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomized controlled trial of a media literacy education program for middle school students with the goal of enhancing decision-making skills to prevent early and risky sexual behavior and teen pregnancy, and encourage healthy relationships.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 1017
Inclusion Criteria
- Must be able to read and write in English
Exclusion Criteria
- None
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in self-reported sexual activity assessed via questionnaire. 3 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in self-reported intentions for sexual communication assessed via questionnaire. 3 months Change in self-reported attitude toward sexual activity assessed via questionnaire. 3 months Change in self-reported self-efficacy to use contraception assessed via questionnaire. 3 months Change in self-reported self-efficacy for sexual communication assessed via questionnaire. 3 months Change in self-reported perceived norms regarding sexual communication assessed via questionnaire. 3 months Change in self-reported self-efficacy to refusal sexual activity assessed via questionnaire. 3 months Change in self-reported attitude toward sexual communication assessed via questionnaire. 3 months Change in self-reported perceived norms regarding sexual activity assessed via questionnaire. 3 months Change in self-reported intentions to engage in sexual activity assessed via questionnaire. 3 months Change in self-reported perceived norms regarding contraception assessed via questionnaire. 3 months Change in self-reported attitudes toward contraception assessed via questionnaire. 3 months Change in self-reported intentions for condom/contraception use assessed via questionnaire. 3 months
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What molecular mechanisms underlie media literacy education's impact on adolescent sexual decision-making pathways?
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Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
innovation Research & Training
🇺🇸Durham, North Carolina, United States
innovation Research & Training🇺🇸Durham, North Carolina, United States