Using Computer Simulations for Investigating a Sex Education Intervention: An Exploratory Study

• Published in: JMIR serious games Vol. 5; no. 2; p. e9
• Main Authors: Eleftheriou, Anastasia, Bullock, Seth, Graham, Cynthia A, Ingham, Roger
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Canada JMIR Publications 03.05.2017
• Subjects: Age; Computer & video games; Computer simulation; Educational software; Epidemiology; Feedback; Games; Gender; Intervention; Original Paper; Personality; Personality traits; Sex education; Sexual behavior; Sexual health; Social networks; Womens health; sex education; STI; computer simulation; gender; personality

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are ongoing concerns. The best method for preventing the transmission of these infections is the correct and consistent use of condoms. Few studies have explored the use of games in interventions for increasing condom use by challenging the false sense of secur...