Potential efficacy of a videogame to reduce sexually risky behaviors among rural adolescents

Abstract

African Americans adolescents are disproportionately affected by HIV morbidity and mortality. Gaming interventions show great potential to reduce risky sexual behaviors. We assessed the potential efficacy of an immersive adventure game focused on decreasing sexual risky behavior among adolescents. We found promising changes in sexual behavior three months post-intervention

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Comfort C. Enah

Author Details

Comfort C. Enah, PhD, FAAN, RN, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Sigma Membership

Nu at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Adolescent Health, Sexual Health, Web-based Videogame

Recommended Citation

Enah, Comfort C., "Potential efficacy of a videogame to reduce sexually risky behaviors among rural adolescents" (2019). Convention. 29.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/29

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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