Lynae M Brayboy1,2, Katryna McCoy3, Sneha Thamotharan4,5, Emily Zhu6, Gabriela Gil7, Christopher Houck4,5. 1. Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island. 2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island. 3. School of Nursing & Health Studies, University of Washington Bothell, Bothell, Washington. 4. Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Rhode Island Hospital. 5. Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. 6. Department of Public Health. 7. Division of Biology and Medicine, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this review is to examine current sexual health education technologies for adolescents and identify gaps in knowledge. Disparities in sexual health education are prominent and mainly affect young women of color. As a result, the use of technology to reach these marginalized populations could potentially invoke change. Thus, it is crucial to determine the viability of technology as a mechanism to bridge the knowledge gap regarding sexual health for adolescents that are most at risk of sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies. RECENT FINDINGS: With a lack of standardized, evidenced-based sexual health education programs in the United States, the future of comprehensive sexual health education is moving toward smartphone apps. Many sexual health technologies exist that target adolescents, most of which have been proven to demonstrate positive effects. Use of mobile apps, especially for vulnerable populations, can be more effective because of privacy and widespread dissemination. SUMMARY: Ultimately, more research needs to be conducted to determine the most effective content for these sexual health apps. Additionally, more research should be conducted on effective sexual health apps for marginalized populations to determine whether technology is a viable solution.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this review is to examine current sexual health education technologies for adolescents and identify gaps in knowledge. Disparities in sexual health education are prominent and mainly affect young women of color. As a result, the use of technology to reach these marginalized populations could potentially invoke change. Thus, it is crucial to determine the viability of technology as a mechanism to bridge the knowledge gap regarding sexual health for adolescents that are most at risk of sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies. RECENT FINDINGS: With a lack of standardized, evidenced-based sexual health education programs in the United States, the future of comprehensive sexual health education is moving toward smartphone apps. Many sexual health technologies exist that target adolescents, most of which have been proven to demonstrate positive effects. Use of mobile apps, especially for vulnerable populations, can be more effective because of privacy and widespread dissemination. SUMMARY: Ultimately, more research needs to be conducted to determine the most effective content for these sexual health apps. Additionally, more research should be conducted on effective sexual health apps for marginalized populations to determine whether technology is a viable solution.
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