Web-based sexual and reproductive health education for adolescents aged 10-17 years: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Web-based sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education moderately improves adolescent knowledge and behavior but has a limited effect on attitudes. Further research is needed to enhance evidence quality.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Digital Health Interventions
Background
- Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education is vital for adolescents (10-17 years).
- Previous meta-analyses have not quantified the effectiveness of SRH education in this age group.
- This study addresses this gap by evaluating web-based SRH interventions.
Purpose Of The Study
- To systematically review and meta-analyze the effectiveness of web-based SRH education for adolescents aged 10-17 years.
- To explore factors influencing intervention effectiveness, including study design, theoretical basis, implementation, and follow-up duration.
Main Methods
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
- Searched PubMed and Web of Science databases up to October 2023.
- Assessed risk of bias using the Cochrane tool and employed meta-analytic methods.
Main Results
- Analyzed 11 articles with 7876 participants.
- Found moderate effects on knowledge (SMD 0.59) and sexual behavior (OR 0.75).
- Observed a low effect on attitudes (SMD 0.16) and no significant effect on self-efficacy. Comparisons with face-to-face education were inconclusive.
Conclusions
- Web-based SRH education shows potential for improving adolescent knowledge, attitudes, and behavior.
- Evidence certainty is limited by risk of bias and heterogeneity.
- Future research should follow reporting standards to improve evidence quality.
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