Effect of an iPad-based intervention to improve sexual health knowledge and intentions for contraceptive use among adolescent females at school-based health centers
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Authors
Mesheriakova, Veronika V.
Tebb, Kathleen P.
Issue Date
2017-02-01
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Computer-Based Intervention , Adolescent Contraceptive Use , Sexual Health Knowledge , School-Based Health Center
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Abstract
Objectives: The use of effective contraception can decrease the incidence of unplanned pregnancy among adolescents. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of an iPad-based application (app) on improving adolescent girls’ sexual health knowledge and on its ability to influence their intentions to use effective contraception. Study Design: This was a prospective study of girls aged 12 to 18 years recruited from 3 school-based health centers in California. Results: A total of 120 racially/ethnically diverse participants used the iPad app; 54% were sexually active, with only 26% using effective contraception at baseline. The average score on baseline sexual health knowledge assessment was 58%. After using the app, 68% of the sexually active participants reported intention to use effective contraception in the future, and sexual health knowledge improved significantly to 79% (P < .001). Conclusions: This iPad-based app is a promising intervention to educate adolescents about sexual health and support them in selecting an effective contraception method.
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Citation
Mesheriakova, V. V., & Tebb, K. P. (2017). Effect of an iPad-Based Intervention to Improve Sexual Health Knowledge and Intentions for Contraceptive Use Among Adolescent Females at School-Based Health Centers. Clinical pediatrics, 56(13), 1227–1234. https://doi.org/10.1177/0009922816681135
Publisher
Clinical Pediatrics