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Development, acceptability, and perceived effectiveness of a trauma-informed adolescent self-regulation intervention
Aaron Plant1, Joann Schladale2, Deborah Neffa-Creech1
1Sentient Research, 231 N Walnuthaven Drive, West Covina, CA 91790, USA.
This study introduced e-Practice Self-Regulation, an e-learning program for justice-involved youth to improve self-regulation and sexual health decision-making. The intervention was found acceptable and effective, with participants reporting enhanced skills to prevent unplanned pregnancy.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Youth with trauma experience self-regulation challenges impacting sexual health.
- Juvenile justice-involved youth require targeted interventions for improved health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and assess the acceptability and effectiveness of a blended e-learning intervention, e-Practice Self-Regulation.
- To improve self-regulation skills for healthier sexual decision-making among justice-involved youth.
Main Methods:
- Development of a 12-session blended e-learning program, e-Practice Self-Regulation.
- Feedback survey administered to youth who completed and did not complete the intervention (n=175).
Main Results:
- High program acceptability reported by both completers and non-completers.
- Over 70% would recommend the program; youth found sessions helpful and educational.
- Majority reported perceived effectiveness in self-regulation and sexual health, increasing with session completion.
Conclusions:
- e-Practice Self-Regulation is an acceptable intervention for justice-involved youth.
- Participants acquired skills for self-regulation and sexual health, intending to use them to avoid unplanned pregnancy.
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