Rehearsing decisions may help teenagers: An evaluation of a simulation game

Alemi, Farrokh; Cherry, Flora F.; Meffert, Greg

doi:10.1016/0010-4825(89)90015-2

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“…68,112,113 Two studies addressed both STIs/HIV and unwanted pregnancy 117,181 and two studies focused on the prevention of unwanted pregnancy. 179,184 One of these studies focused on sexual pleasure and well-being as well as safer sex. 181 One study focused on promoting positive sexual communication and preventing sexual assault, 180 one focused on sexual health knowledge and decision-making 166 and one focused on responsible sexual behaviour.…”

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“…Some studies involved one single session interaction with the intervention, 67,113,141,143,166,179,183 while other studies involved multiple sessions or access to interventions over a period of time. 63,68,[110][111][112]117,127,142,180,184 Participants and geographical settings Some studies were conducted only among girls and some included both boys and girls (see Table 2).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Several studies involved stakeholders in the process of development of the intervention, including involving community institutions in programme development 179 and expert opinion. 68,179,180 Several studies also involved user groups in the development of interventions, using various methods, such as focus group discussions, 39 …”

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confidence: 99%

“…68,179,180 Several studies also involved user groups in the development of interventions, using various methods, such as focus group discussions, 39 …”

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confidence: 99%

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

et al. 2015

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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.

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Section: Exposure To Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Consumer and Stakeholder Involvement In Intervention Developmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…68,179,180 Several studies also involved user groups in the development of interventions, using various methods, such as focus group discussions, 39 …”

Section: Consumer and Stakeholder Involvement In Intervention Developmentioning

confidence: 99%

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

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“…• existence de plusieurs échelles d'attitudes à l'égard de la sexualité (Alemi, Cherry et Meffert, 1989 ;Bailey et collab., 2009 Par ailleurs, certains auteurs se montrent prudents sur l'efficacité de ce moyen sur l'apprentissage ou le changement d'attitudes en santé (Rassin, Gutman et Silner, 2004 ;Barab et collab., 2005 ;Baldaro, Tuozzi, Codispoti et Montebarocci, 2004).…”

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Validation par les experts et évaluation de l’efficacité d’un jeu éducatif en ligne sur les attitudes des jeunes de 13 et 14 ans à l’égard de la santé sexuelle

Rénaud

Sauvé

2011

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Cet article vise à justifier la pertinence d’un jeu éducatif en ligne intervenant sur les attitudes en matière de santé sexuelle. La recherche de processus auprès de dix experts permet d’examiner, entre autres, la justesse du contenu et l’adéquation du jeu au public cible ; quant à la recherche d’efficacité, elle vise à cerner, au moyen d’un questionnaire (pré-post test) contenant 34 indicateurs, les attitudes de 173 jeunes de 13 à 14 ans envers la santé sexuelle. La recherche de processus révèle l’adéquation entre le jeu et les réalités des jeunes. Les résultats d’efficacité indiquent une amélioration des attitudes à l’égard de la santé sexuelle.

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Electronic Media–Based Health Interventions Promoting Behavior Change in Youth

Hieftje

Edelman²,

Camenga³

et al. 2013

JAMA Pediatr

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Objective To assess the type and quality of the studies evaluating the effects of electronic media-based interventions on health and safety behavior change. Data Sources Studies were identified from searches in MEDLINE (1950 to September 2010) a and PsycINFO (1967 to September 2010). Study Selection Included were published studies of interventions that used electronic media and focused on health/safety behavior change in children aged 18 years or younger. Intervention Electronic media-based intervention. Main Outcome Measure Health or safety behavior change. Results Nineteen studies met criteria and focused on at least one behavior change outcome. Of these studies, 7 employed interventions related to physical activity and/or nutrition, 6 focused on asthma, 3 focused on safety behaviors, 2 focused on sexual risk behaviors, and 1 targeted diabetes. Seventeen studies reported at least one statistically significant effect on behavior change outcomes, including an increase in fruit, juice, or vegetable consumption, an increase in physical activity, improved asthma self-management, acquisition of street and fire safety skills, and sexual abstinence. Only five of the 19 studies were rated as being of excellent quality. Conclusions Our systematic review suggests that interventions using electronic media can improve health/safety behaviors in young people. However, there is a need for higher quality, rigorous interventions that promote behavior change.

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Rehearsing decisions may help teenagers: An evaluation of a simulation game

Cited by 21 publications

References 16 publications

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

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

Validation par les experts et évaluation de l’efficacité d’un jeu éducatif en ligne sur les attitudes des jeunes de 13 et 14 ans à l’égard de la santé sexuelle

Electronic Media–Based Health Interventions Promoting Behavior Change in Youth

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