Web-Based vs. Traditional Interventions to Improve Parent-Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Communication: An Information, Motivation and Behavioural skills (IMB) Model Approach

Efficacy of app-supported parent-adolescent communication on sexual and reproductive health: an application of information-motivation and behavioural skill model

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

SLCTR

Registry ID

SLCTR/2025/008

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2025-02-25

Start date

2025-03-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Sexual and Reproductive Health

Interventions

Study Setting • The study will be conducted in three districts within Sarawak, Malaysia: Kuching, Padawan, and Samarahan. • Target Population: Adolescent-parent dyads, where the adolescent is aged 16

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adolescent-parent dyad, where the adolescent (male or female) is aged 16-19 years old. 2. The parent (mother, father, or guardian) must consent to participate in the intervention with the adolescent. 3. The dyad must have access to at least one electronic device (handphone, tablet, laptop, or computer). 4. The adolescent must be literate and able to read the website content independently.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Adolescent-parent dyads in which either the adolescent or parent lacks the literacy skills necessary to understand the intervention materials. 2. Dyads where either the adolescent or parent has a diagnosed intellectual or developmental disability that may impact comprehension or participation in the intervention. 3. Dyads without access to a suitable electronic device for accessing the website.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To determine the efficacy of app-supported parent-adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) communication by applying the Information-Motivation-Behavioural Skills (IMB) model, measured using: A validated SRH communication questionnaire assessing changes in knowledge, motivation, and behavioural skills at baseline, [1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] An app evaluation questionnaire for participants in the app-supported group. [ 1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] A seminar evaluation questionnaire for participants in the conventional group. [ 1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] An app evaluation questionnaire for participants in the app-supported group. [Bseline, 1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] A seminar evaluation questionnaire for participants in the conventional group. [ Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] An app evaluation questionnaire for participants in the app-supported group. [Bseline, 1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] A seminar evaluation questionnaire for participants in the conventional group. [ Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] An app evaluation questionnaire for participants in the app-supported group. [Bseline, 1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] A seminar evaluation questionnaire for participants in the conventional group. [ Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] An app evaluation questionnaire for participants in the app-supported group. [Bseline, 1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] A seminar evaluation questionnaire for participants in the conventional group. [ Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] An app evaluation questionnaire for participants in the app-supported group. [Bseline, 1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] A seminar evaluation questionnaire for participants in the conventional group. [ Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] An app evaluation questionnaire for participants in the app-supported group.	—

Measure

Time frame

To determine the efficacy of app-supported parent-adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) communication by applying the Information-Motivation-Behavioural Skills (IMB) model, measured using: A validated SRH communication questionnaire assessing changes in knowledge, motivation, and behavioural skills at baseline, [1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] An app evaluation questionnaire for participants in the app-supported group. [ 1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] A seminar evaluation questionnaire for participants in the conventional group. [ 1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] An app evaluation questionnaire for participants in the app-supported group. [Bseline, 1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] A seminar evaluation questionnaire for participants in the conventional group. [ Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] An app evaluation questionnaire for participants in the app-supported group. [Bseline, 1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] A seminar evaluation questionnaire for participants in the conventional group. [ Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] An app evaluation questionnaire for participants in the app-supported group. [Bseline, 1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] A seminar evaluation questionnaire for participants in the conventional group. [ Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] An app evaluation questionnaire for participants in the app-supported group. [Bseline, 1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] A seminar evaluation questionnaire for participants in the conventional group. [ Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] An app evaluation questionnaire for participants in the app-supported group. [Bseline, 1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] A seminar evaluation questionnaire for participants in the conventional group. [ Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] An app evaluation questionnaire for participants in the app-supported group.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To determine the relationship between information and parent-adolescent SRH communication, mediated by behavioural skills. Measured Outcomes: Knowledge levels regarding SRH topics (information), assessed using a validated SRH knowledge questionnaire. [Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] Behavioural skills in SRH communication (e.g., ability to listen, express feelings, ask questions), measured using a parent-adolescent communication skills scale. [Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] Frequency, quality, and openness of parent-adolescent SRH communication, evaluated through a structured SRH communication questionnaire. [Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] Behavioural skills in SRH communication (e.g., ability to listen, express feelings, ask questions), measured using a parent-adolescent communication skills scale. [Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] Frequency, quality, and openness of parent-adolescent SRH communication, evaluated through a structured SRH communication questionnaire. [Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] Behavioural skills in SRH communication (e.g., ability to listen, express feelings, ask questions), measured using a parent-adolescent communication skills scale. [Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] Frequency, quality, and openness of parent-adolescent SRH communication, evaluated through a structured SRH communication questionnaire. [Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] Behavioural skills in SRH communication (e.g., ability to listen, express feelings, ask questions), measured using a parent-adolescent communication skills scale. [Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] Frequency, quality, and openness of parent-adolescent SRH communication, evaluated through a structured SRH communication questionnaire. [Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] Behavioural skills in SRH communication (e.g., ability to listen, express fe	—

Measure

Time frame

To determine the relationship between information and parent-adolescent SRH communication, mediated by behavioural skills. Measured Outcomes: Knowledge levels regarding SRH topics (information), assessed using a validated SRH knowledge questionnaire. [Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] Behavioural skills in SRH communication (e.g., ability to listen, express feelings, ask questions), measured using a parent-adolescent communication skills scale. [Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] Frequency, quality, and openness of parent-adolescent SRH communication, evaluated through a structured SRH communication questionnaire. [Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] Behavioural skills in SRH communication (e.g., ability to listen, express feelings, ask questions), measured using a parent-adolescent communication skills scale. [Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] Frequency, quality, and openness of parent-adolescent SRH communication, evaluated through a structured SRH communication questionnaire. [Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] Behavioural skills in SRH communication (e.g., ability to listen, express feelings, ask questions), measured using a parent-adolescent communication skills scale. [Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] Frequency, quality, and openness of parent-adolescent SRH communication, evaluated through a structured SRH communication questionnaire. [Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] Behavioural skills in SRH communication (e.g., ability to listen, express feelings, ask questions), measured using a parent-adolescent communication skills scale. [Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] Frequency, quality, and openness of parent-adolescent SRH communication, evaluated through a structured SRH communication questionnaire. [Baseline,1 month, and 3 months post-intervention.] Behavioural skills in SRH communication (e.g., ability to listen, express fe

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Countries

Malaysia

Contacts

Public ContactRafazila Ramli

rmmizanur@unimas.my+601169341808

Outcome results

None listed

Source: SLCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026