F.O.R.E.play: The Utility of Brief Sexual Health Interventions Among College Students |
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Authors: | Erin W Moore MA William E Smith MS Ashlee R B Folsom MA |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Psychology , University of Missouri-Kansas City , Kansas City , Missouri;2. Department of Student Health and Wellness , University of Missouri-Kansas City , Kansas City , Missouri;3. Kansas City Free Health Clinic , Kansas City , Missouri |
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Abstract: | Abstract Objectives: The authors aimed to determine the most effective brief sexual health intervention for college students, while also evaluating students’ preferences for learning about sexual health, in order to develop a university program. Methods: A total of 302 students enrolled in an introductory college course participated and were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 brief interventions during a regularly scheduled class and completed pre- and postsurveys assessing knowledge, motivation to use condoms, and condom self-efficacy. Results: Findings indicated that having an actual person in charge of the learning process resulted in higher knowledge gains and highlighted a student preference for discussion-based learning, viewing pictures of sexually transmitted infections, and hearing real-life experiences about the consequences of unsafe sex. Conclusions: These findings will be used to tailor a future intervention targeting college students for use with freshmen students at this university. |
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Keywords: | brief intervention sex education sexual health sexually transmitted infections |
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