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Publication Date: 2017
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A Technology-Based Peer Education Intervention: Results from a Sexual Health Textline Feasibility Study
O'Malley, Teagen L.; Horowitz, Katie Rose; Garth, José; Mair, Christina; Burke, Jessica G.
American Journal of Sexuality Education, v12 n4 p383-394 2017
Sexuality health education is moving beyond the classroom, with technology expanding youth access to sexual health information. While text message services are increasingly being used to provide information, a peer education approach has yet to be incorporated. Results from this feasibility study support a sexual health textline (IOTAS), incorporating teens asking and answering questions. Our findings suggest IOTAS fills a gap for sexual health information, and the technology-based approach offers peer educators an opportunity to expand their knowledge of healthy sexual behaviors and educate an extended peer network. Further work to refine IOTAS will enable dissemination of the intervention model.
Descriptors: Sex Education, Sexuality, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, Peer Teaching, Teaching Methods, Pregnancy, Prevention, School Community Programs, Training, High School Students, Program Effectiveness, Access to Information, Computer Software, Observation, Audio Equipment, Radio, Feasibility Studies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania
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