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Implementation fidelity for promoting the effectiveness of an adolescent sexual health program

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  • Escribano, Silvia
  • Espada, José P.
  • Orgilés, Mireia
  • Morales, Alexandra

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The goal of the present study was to examine COMPAS program (Competencies for adolescents with a healthy sexuality) outcomes based on implementation fidelity: dose, adherence, and acceptance. Participants were 716 adolescents aged 14–16 years (46.5% boys). Two fidelity groups were established: high (n=83) and low (n=312), with the remaining sample serving as a non-program control group (n=321). Knowledge about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), attitudes towards HIV, intention to use condoms, and sexual behavior were evaluated. Results indicated that adolescents receiving the intervention displayed improved STI knowledge (p<0.001) and improved attitudes toward HIV (p<0.05) as compared to the control group. Between the two intervention groups, a high-fidelity group intended to engage more in safe sex behaviors (p=0.05) and displayed greater STI knowledge (p=0.05) as compared to the low-fidelity group. The present study revealed improved efficiency when applying prevention programs with implementation fidelity.

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  • Escribano, Silvia & Espada, José P. & Orgilés, Mireia & Morales, Alexandra, 2016. "Implementation fidelity for promoting the effectiveness of an adolescent sexual health program," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 59(C), pages 81-87.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:epplan:v:59:y:2016:i:c:p:81-87
    DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2016.08.008
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