Prevention of sexually transmitted infections
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention development and exploratory study undertaken in two stages:
Stage 1: Develop and formatively evaluate the intervention package, recruitment strategies and evaluation tools, pilot these in
Sponsors
University of Glasgow (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: State-funded schools in the Lothian region of Scotland. All S4 students (aged 14-16; male and female) at eligible schools who have received, or are currently in receipt of teacher-led sex RSHP (Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenting), regardless of their sexual experience or individual level of risk.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Faith schools in which STASH principles conflict with religious principles/teaching on sex education 2. Students in eligible schools who refuse their consent or whose parents/carers refuse consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main outcome is attainment of progression criteria to a potential subsequent full trial. The primary intervention outcome is frequency of unprotected sex. We will also assess the feasibility and acceptability of linkage to NHS data on STI diagnosis as a longer-term outcome. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes to be clarified during development stage but likely to include: 1. Self-reported STI diagnosis, testing and symptoms 2. Sexual behaviour 3. Relationship quality 4. Adherence to targeted behavioural norms 5. Perceptions about the behaviour of others 6. Knowledge of STI risk 7. Awareness and use of local sexual health services 8. STI prevention skills 9. Beliefs about capabilities Process measures include feasibility, fidelity, acceptability and reach of the intervention, for example the proportion of nominated peer supporters who agreed to participate. We will assess the perceived value of peer supporters among students, the level of exposure to the intervention, and acceptability to teachers. We will also record the key costs of intervention adaptation, implementation and maintenance and we will assess the feasibility of measuring sexual quality of life and information on sexual health related health care resource use. | — |
Countries
Scotland, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactKirstin Mitchell
Outcome results
None listed