Evaluation of a media literacy education program for sexual health promotion in older adolescents implemented in Southern universities

This study evaluated a media literacy education program designed for sexual health promotion, , in southeastern universities. Participants included college students from four universities in the southeastern United States (n = 457). was implemented on college campuses either in a group setting, one-...

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Published inJournal of American college health p. 1
Main Authors Maness, Sarah B, Kershner, Sarah H, George, Tracy P, Pozsik, Jennifer T, Gibson, Mallory, Marcano, Denise
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 12.06.2024
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health promotion
Sexual health
college students
young adults
media literacy
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Summary:This study evaluated a media literacy education program designed for sexual health promotion, , in southeastern universities. Participants included college students from four universities in the southeastern United States (n = 457). was implemented on college campuses either in a group setting, one-on-one setting, at a student event, or online only. contains four sections on sexual health promotion including on how media messages influence sexual health, gender stereotypes and representations of romantic relationships, sexual violence, substance use, consent, sexual risk behaviors, contraception, STIs, and partner communication. Results indicated significant changes in intention to visit a healthcare provider for sexual health services, intention to use condoms and other forms of birth control, and awareness of Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives after participation in . Future research should explore how to extend program impacts and use an experimental study design to assess between group differences.
ISSN:1940-3208
DOI:10.1080/07448481.2022.2083917