Interactive computer-based interventions for sexual health promotion

Abstract

Irwin (2007) Interactive computer-based interventions for sexual health promotion (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2007 (2). pp. 1-12.

Feasibility trial of a film-based educational intervention for increasing boys’ and girls’ intentions to avoid teenage pregnancy: Study protocol

“…As noted, the extant literature includes systematic reviews which indicate the characteristics of effective school-based interventions ( Kirby et al, 2006; Kirby, 2002 ) and recent reviews have shown the value of interactive-computer-based interventions ( Bailey et al, 2010; Guse et al, 2012; Roberto, Zimmerman, Carlyle, & Abner, 2007 ). If I were Jack is a unique combination of the components of effective RSE which has been developed as a new intervention to specifically target teenage men.…”

“…While some behavioural programmes targeting adolescent sexual risk-taking behaviour have demonstrated only modest success ( DiCenso et al, 2002; Shepherd et al, 2010 ), systematic reviews have identified the characteristics of effective RSE programmes which might help optimise their potential impact on sexual risk-taking behaviours ( Bailey et al, 2010; Guse et al, 2012; Kirby, Laris, & Rolleri, 2006; Kirby, 2007; Kirby, 2002; Noar, Pierce, & Black, 2010; Robin et al, 2004; Shepherd et al, 2010 ). These include the use of theoretically-based interventions targeting sexual and psychosocial mediating variables such as knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, intentions, perceptions of risk, and perceptions of peer norms which are theoretically linked to sexual behaviour change ( Ajzen & Madden, 1986; Cane, O’Connor, & Michie, 2012; Michie, Johnston, Abraham, Francis, & Eccles, 2013; Rivis, Sheeran, & Armitage, 2009 ); the use of culturally-sensitive and gender-specific interventions ( Marsiglio, 2006; Ries & Sonenstein, 2006 ); the use of interactive modalities which promote personal identification with the educational issues and engagement of young people ( Bailey et al, 2010; Guse et al, 2012 ); the use of skills-building components ( Oringanje et al, 2009; Wight, Abraham, & Scott, 1998 ); the involvement of parents in the RSE process ( Grossman, Frye, Charmaraman, & Erkut, 2013 ); and the facilitation of linkages with sexual health support services ( Coyle et al, 1999 ).…”

Sexual and Reproductive Health for Young Adults in Colombia: Teleconsultation Using Mobile Devices

“…Specifically, in the field of sexual health for behavioral change, literature on the applicability of mobile technologies is limited. In 2010, The Cochrane Collaboration published their review on interactive, computer-based interventions for sexual health promotion [ 11 ]. In this report that analyzed 15 studies, a moderate positive effect was found on sexual health knowledge, a small effect on self-efficacy, and a small effect on sexual behavior.…”

The DYD-RCT protocol: an on-line randomised controlled trial of an interactive computer-based intervention compared with a standard information website to reduce alcohol consumption among hazardous drinkers

“…Interactive computer-based interventions (ICBI) (also called Interactive Health Communication Applications) provide information and one or more of decision support, behaviour change support and emotional support for health issues [ 11 , 12 ]. Early examples of computer-based interventions were delivered on CD-ROM or Interactive Video Discs.…”

“…Interactive computer-based interventions have great potential as a method for achieving behaviour change, as they can include [ 11 ]:…”