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Evaluation of a Novel Training Program for Clinicians to Guide Adolescents on Online Contraceptive Resources

  • By

  • Cambray Smith

  • Leah Frerichs

  • Hailey Leiva

  • Lucy Burwell

  • Melissa B. Gilkey

  • Christopher M. Shea

  • Betsy Sleath

  • Carol Golin

  • Samantha Schilling

  • Bianca A. Allison

  • January 1, 2026

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    Adolescents prefer clinicians as their primary source of contraceptive information, highlighting the need for clinician engagement.

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    The study evaluated a training program called ACCESS, designed to enhance clinician counseling on online contraceptive resources.

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    The training included a 25-minute module focused on supporting teens with online information, developed using human-centered design.

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    Feasibility measures assessed the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of the training intervention among participating clinicians.

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    The study aimed to improve clinicians' knowledge, beliefs, self-efficacy, and behaviors regarding adolescent contraceptive counseling.

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Evaluation of a Novel Training Program for Clinicians to Guide Adolescents on Online Contraceptive Resources

  • by Cambray Smith, Leah Frerichs, Hailey Leiva, Lucy Burwell, Melissa B. Gilkey, Christopher M. Shea, Betsy Sleath, Carol Golin, Samantha Schilling, Bianca A. Allison

  • January 1, 2026

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