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Development of a Web-based program to improve communication about sex.
Mary Foster Cox1, Kathleen Scharer, Amy J Clark
1College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29209, USA. mfcox@sc.edu
Computers, Informatics, Nursing : CIN
|December 9, 2008
Summary
This study developed a website to help mothers discuss sexual risk behavior with their children. The web-based program proved as effective as written materials for improving maternal communication skills.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Communication
- Digital Health
Background:
- Adolescent sexual risk behavior is a significant public health issue.
- Maternal communication is crucial for adolescent sexual health.
- Mothers often lack the necessary knowledge and skills for these discussions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a website to educate mothers on communicating about sex and sexual risk.
- To evaluate the efficacy of this web-based intervention.
Main Methods:
- Pilot study with 35 rural, low-income mothers of middle-schoolers.
- Random assignment to a web-based intervention group or a written material control group.
- Web-based group received computers, internet, peer support, and expert advice.
Main Results:
- The web-based intervention was equally effective as written materials in enhancing mothers' knowledge and communication skills.
- Mothers' self-efficacy in discussing sexual topics improved significantly.
- Rural, low-income mothers with limited computer experience successfully learned from the web-based program.
Conclusions:
- Web-based health education is a viable tool for improving maternal communication on adolescent sexual health.
- Digital health interventions can effectively reach and educate underserved populations.
- Nursing can leverage web-based platforms to support families in addressing sensitive health topics.
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