Tracy M. Scull|Janis B. Kupersmidt|Christina V. Malik|Antonio A. Morgan?López
Using Media Literacy Education for Adolescent Sexual Health Promotion in Middle School: Randomized Control Trial of <i>Media Aware</i>
Innovation Research and Training|Innovation Research and Training|Innovation Research and Training|RTI International
study examined shortterm efficacy media aware classroombased media literacy education mle program improving adolescents sexual health outcomes randomized control trial schools randomly assigned intervention n 5 schools health promotion control n 4 schools group students completed questionnaires pretest n 880 students immediate posttest n 926 students media aware program significant favorable impact adolescent outcomes related sexual health including increased selfefficacy intentions use contraception engage sexual activity enhanced positive attitudes selfefficacy intentions communicate sexual health decreased acceptance dating violence strict gender roles increased sexual health knowledge program effects also found mediarelated outcomes including enhanced media deconstruction skills increased media skepticism media deconstruction skills mediated programs impact students intentions communicate medical professional sexual health issues study provides support use mle adolescents promote sexual health