| Title: |
Exploring College Students' Sexual and Reproductive Health Literacy |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Vamos, Cheryl A. (ORCID 0000-0003-0227-514X); Thompson, Erika L. (ORCID 0000-0002-7115-0001); Logan, Rachel G. (ORCID 0000-0001-7686-5754); Griner, Stacey B. (ORCID 0000-0002-2774-5841); Perrin, Karen M.; Merrell, Laura K. (ORCID 0000-0003-0226-6454); Daley, Ellen M. (ORCID 0000-0003-3020-295X) |
| Source: |
Journal of American College Health. 2020 68(1):79-88. |
| Availability: |
Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
10 |
| Publication Date: |
2020 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
College Students; Literacy; Sexuality; Health Behavior; Grounded Theory; Contraception; Student Attitudes; Patients; Intervention; Health Services; Prevention; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Information Sources; Barriers; Language Usage; Life Style; Correlation; Trust (Psychology); Access to Information; Visual Aids; Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Peer Relationship; Information Technology; Pregnancy; Student Characteristics |
| Geographic Terms: |
Florida |
| DOI: |
10.1080/07448481.2018.1515757 |
| ISSN: |
0744-8481 |
| Abstract: |
Objective: To assess college students' sexual and reproductive health (SRH) literacy experiences, specific to contraception use and STI prevention. Participants: In Spring 2015, participants (n = 43) from a large institution participated in six focus groups (two male and four females groups). Methods: Focus groups were guided by the health literacy domains (access; understand; appraise; apply); data were analyzed in MaxQDA using the constant comparative method. Results: The Internet was the most commonly "accessed" source for SRH information. Participants discussed facilitators (eg, use of visuals) and barriers (eg, medical jargon) to "understanding" information; and personal lifestyle, advice from family/friends, symptoms, and sexual partners as "appraisal" factors. Participants "applied" information by communicating with friends/providers and seeking healthcare. However, findings were not linear nor mutually exclusive, representing the interaction of health literacy skills. Conclusion: Findings suggest that a patient-centered intervention capitalizing on technology and trusted individuals (providers/peer educators) may facilitate college students' SRH literacy. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2020 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1239714 |
| Database: |
ERIC |