To evaluate the feasibility and pilot outcomes of a clinician training module designed to support counseling about online contraceptive information, particularly in addressing misinformation.
Key Findings:
Clinicians identified as preferred sources of contraceptive information for adolescents.
Training module improved clinician knowledge and self-efficacy in discussing online contraceptive resources, with a notable increase in confidence levels.
Positive feedback on the acceptability and appropriateness of the training intervention, with 85% of participants rating it as highly effective.
Interpretation:
The training program shows promise in enhancing clinician capabilities to guide adolescents on online contraceptive resources, addressing a critical gap in adolescent reproductive health education.
Limitations:
Single-arm study design limits generalizability, as results may not apply to broader populations.
Small sample size may affect the robustness of findings, necessitating caution in interpretation.
Lack of long-term follow-up data on real-world implementation limits understanding of sustained impact.
Conclusion:
The pilot study indicates that a structured training program can effectively prepare clinicians to support adolescents in navigating online contraceptive information, highlighting the need for further research and potential broader implementation to enhance adolescent reproductive health education.
by Cambray Smith, Leah Frerichs, Hailey Leiva, Lucy Burwell, Melissa B. Gilkey, Christopher M. Shea, Betsy Sleath, Carol Golin, Samantha Schilling, Bianca A. Allison
