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Area of Science:

  • Adolescent Health
  • Digital Health Interventions
  • Family Communication

Background:

  • Effective family communication regarding puberty, relationships, and sexuality is crucial for adolescent sexual development.
  • Traditional sex education methods like books and in-person programs are becoming outdated in the digital age.
  • Parents and adolescents often face challenges discussing sensitive sexual health topics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the "Let's Talk" digital program designed for early sex education and parent-adolescent communication.
  • To describe the development process and functionality of the "Let's Talk" program.
  • To assess the preliminary perceived acceptability and usefulness of "Let's Talk" through user testing.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel digital program, "Let's Talk," targeting parents and adolescents aged 10-13.
  • User testing involving 35 parent-adolescent dyads recruited nationwide.
  • Collection of feedback on program content, structure, acceptability, and usefulness.

Main Results:

  • Both parents and adolescents reported high enthusiasm for the "Let's Talk" program.
  • Over 80% of users positively rated the program's content and structure.
  • Users provided valuable suggestions for enhancing the program's impact and engagement.

Conclusions:

  • The "Let's Talk" digital program demonstrates promising acceptability and usefulness for facilitating family communication about sexual health.
  • User feedback is essential for refining the program to maximize its potential impact and commercial viability.
  • Digital interventions offer a modern approach to address the need for effective sex education and communication support for families.