Abstract
Evaluation of a Collegiate Women's Sexual Health Promotion and Education Program
Highlights
In order to protect themselves from select health care issues, college age females need to possess knowledge about themselves, their bodies, and their behavior
A t-test analysis confirmed a significant increase in participant knowledge of women’s sexual health as a result of the program. This program may serve as a guideline for future women’s sexual health programs and adds to current research supporting the need for more sexual health education programs
Participants’ self-report rating of their understanding of the menstrual cycle and female reproductive anatomy improved from pretest to post-test
Summary
In order to protect themselves from select health care issues, college age females need to possess knowledge about themselves, their bodies, and their behavior. Research indicates an overall need for an increase in this knowledge, as discussed in the literature review. To better understand the effect of education on self-awareness, a study was conducted offering a women’s sexual health promotion and education program on campus at a mid-size regional public university to all interested female students. This article describes the need for programs such as this one at other universities and among this population of females
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