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Educational program on sexuality and contraceptive methods in nursing degree students
Sebastián Sanz-Martos1, Isabel M López-Medina2, Cristina Álvarez-García3
1Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Jaén, Building B3, office 214, Campus Las Lagunillas, 23071 Jaén, Spain.
Nurse Education Today
|September 10, 2021
Summary
A peer-led educational program significantly improved university students' knowledge and attitudes regarding contraceptive methods. This intervention addresses gaps in traditional health education by focusing on practical application and student engagement.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health Education
- Public Health Interventions
- Medical Education
Background:
- Traditional sexuality education often uses vertical teaching methods, focusing solely on knowledge acquisition.
- Existing programs frequently overlook the crucial aspect of attitudes towards contraceptive use.
- There is a need for innovative educational approaches that address both knowledge and attitudes in university students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a peer-educational intervention on university students' knowledge and attitudes concerning contraceptive methods.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel educational strategy in reproductive health education.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental, pre-post study design was employed.
- The study involved 131 second-year nursing students at a Spanish university.
- The intervention comprised two 3-hour sessions: one teacher-led introduction and one student-led session with clinical simulations.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant improvement of 71.43% in knowledge level was observed (p < 0.001).
- Attitudes towards contraceptive use showed a significant improvement of 2.17% (p < 0.001).
- Post-intervention, students demonstrated significantly higher success rates on 11 out of 15 knowledge scale items.
Conclusions:
- Peer-led educational interventions are effective in enhancing both knowledge and attitudes related to contraceptive methods.
- This approach offers a valuable model for improving sexual and reproductive health education among young adults.
- The findings support the integration of peer education and simulation into health curricula.