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Sex Education for HIV Prevention Among Adolescents and Young Adults (15-24 Years) Across Diverse Settings: An
Samar Mohsen Ashmawi1,2,3,4,5, Ann-Margaret Navarra1,2,3,4,5, Yzette Lanier1,2,3,4,5
1Samar Mohsen Ashmawi, MS, RN, CPNP-PC, is a PhD Candidate, Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York, New York, USA.
Summary
Comprehensive sex education improves adolescent HIV knowledge short-term, but long-term impact is limited by program design and structural issues. Future programs need a broader approach for sustained public health benefits.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Sex Education
Background:
- The HIV pandemic significantly impacts adolescents and young adults (15-24 years).
- Comprehensive sex education is a vital HIV prevention strategy for this demographic.
- Existing programs require evaluation for effectiveness and alignment with international standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and synthesize studies on structured sex education programs for adolescents.
- To assess the effectiveness and comprehensiveness of these programs against global guidelines.
- To identify gaps and limitations in current sex education interventions.
Main Methods:
- Integrative review of 19 studies published between 2014 and 2024.
- Systematic database search and critical appraisal of multi-session programs targeting adolescents.
- Content analysis of program curricula.
Main Results:
- Short-term gains in HIV knowledge and self-efficacy were consistently observed.
- Long-term effectiveness was inconsistent, hampered by methodological flaws like participant attrition.
- Significant gaps were noted in addressing gender dynamics (32% of programs) and biomedical prevention (e.g., PrEP).
Conclusions:
- Current sex education programs show immediate benefits but lack sustained public health impact due to structural limitations.
- Future research should adopt a socio-ecological framework and longitudinal designs.
- Integration with sexual and reproductive health services is recommended for enhanced program outcomes.
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