Gender Equality, Health Education, Reproductive Health, Sexual Health
Conditions
Keywords
Reproductive Health, Gender Equality, Gamification, Escape Room Game, Sexual Rights
Brief summary
This study aims to evaluate the impact of an "escape room" educational game on university students' knowledge of sexual/reproductive health and their perceptions of gender equality. The research compares a group of students who received traditional theoretical education with a group that participated in an escape room game titled "Hidden Files in the Secret Laboratory" in addition to the same theoretical training. The primary goal is to determine if gamified learning enhances knowledge levels and shapes gender equality perceptions more effectively than standard education alone.
Detailed description
This is a pretest-posttest, parallel-group, randomized controlled experimental study conducted at Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University (2024-2025 Spring Semester). The study population consists of 80 volunteer students enrolled in the Reproductive Health and Family Planning course, divided into two groups: Intervention Group (n=40): Received standard theoretical education plus the "Hidden Files in the Secret Laboratory" themed escape room game. Control Group (n=40): Received only the standard theoretical education. Data collection was performed using a Descriptive Information Form, the Sexual Health and Reproductive Health Knowledge Scale, and the Gender Perception Scale. The study follows the CONSORT 2025 guidelines. Statistical analysis is performed using SPSS 26.0, including Chi-Square, ANOVA, and t-tests to compare pretest and posttest results between the groups.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALEscape Room Game on Reproductive Health and Gender Equality
A gamified educational intervention using an escape room format to teach reproductive health, sexual rights, and gender equality. Participants solve puzzles and complete tasks related to these topics within a set timeframe to improve their knowledge and perceptions.
BEHAVIORALStandard Theoretical Education
Standard theoretical education on reproductive health and family planning.
Sponsors
Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
Necmettin Erbakan University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Masking description
Since this is an educational intervention study, participants and investigators are aware of the group assignments. Therefore, masking is not applicable.
Intervention model description
This is a parallel-group randomized controlled study. Participants were randomly assigned into two separate groups: the intervention group and the control group. Both groups followed their respective protocols simultaneously over the same period, with the intervention group receiving an additional escape room educational module.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Being 18 years of age or older. * Being proficient in the Turkish language. * Enrolled in the "Reproductive Health and Family Planning" course for the first time.
Exclusion criteria
* Having any impairment that prevents effective communication (e.g., being a foreign national with insufficient Turkish reading/writing skills, or having hearing, speech, or cognitive disorders).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gender Perception Scale Score | Baseline (Pre-test) and 1 week after the intervention (Post-test). | This scale evaluates the participants' perceptions of gender equality. It consists of multiple items rated on a Likert-type scale. Total scores are calculated, where higher scores reflect a more positive and egalitarian perception of gender roles. |
| Sexual Health and Reproductive Health Knowledge Scale Score | Baseline (Pre-test) and 1 week after the intervention (Post-test). | This scale measures the participants' knowledge levels regarding sexual and reproductive health. The score is calculated based on correct answers to specific questions. Higher scores indicate a higher level of knowledge. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed