Abstract

This mixed-methods study examined how WiseGuyz, a gender-transformative healthy relationships program, can support positive sexual health self-efficacy (SHSE) among adolescents. 570 adolescent boys provided data on SHSE from before to after the program, and 20 adolescent boys participated in interviews and focus groups to discuss their sexual health education needs. Results showed that boys who participated in WiseGuyz reported a significant increase in SHSE from pretest to post-test and that WiseGuyz was different from typical school-based sexual health education in terms of content and facilitation and increasing program engagement. These findings indicate the potential for gender-transformative interventions in supporting positive SHSE.

摘要

这项混合方法研究探讨了 WiseGuyz（一项性别变革健康关系计划）如何支持青少年积极的性健康自我效能 (SHSE)。570名青春期男孩提供了项目前后SHSE的数据，20名男孩参与访谈和焦点小组讨论他们的性健康教育需求。结果显示，参加 WiseGuyz 的男孩表示，从测试前到测试后，SHSE 显着提高，并且 WiseGuyz 在内容和便利性以及提高项目参与度方面与典型的学校性健康教育不同。这些发现表明性别变革干预措施在支持积极的 SHSE 方面具有潜力。