Integrating a Nurse-Led Sexual and Reproductive Health Program Among Adolescents Living With HIV in Nigeria: Randomized Controlled Trial.

IF 1.2 4区医学 Q2 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Aids Education and Prevention Pub Date : 2025-07-01 DOI:10.1521/aeap.2025.37.3.218

Gift Onyinye Christopher, Candan Ozturk

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Abstract

This study examines the impact of a nurse-led sexual and reproductive health (SRH) intervention on the knowledge and attitudes of adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV). Using a randomized controlled trial design, 50 participants (25 control, 25 intervention) were recruited, with 47 completing the study between October 2023 and April 2024. The intervention group received four interactive sessions covering personal hygiene, contraceptive use, STI prevention, and risky behaviors. Baseline assessments showed no significant difference between groups (t =-1.411, p = .300). However, post-intervention analysis revealed a significant improvement in SRH knowledge and attitudes in the intervention group (t = 5.467, p < .001). Participants also showed increased comfort discussing SRH with nurses (χ² = 22.17, p < .001), greater willingness to disclose HIV status (χ² = 7.69, p = .021), and better understanding of STI testing importance (χ² = 18.694, p < .001). These findings support integrating nurse-led SRH programs into adolescent HIV care to improve outcomes.

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在尼日利亚感染艾滋病毒的青少年中整合护士主导的性健康和生殖健康计划：随机对照试验。

本研究探讨了护士主导的性健康和生殖健康（SRH）干预对青少年艾滋病毒感染者（ALHIV）的知识和态度的影响。采用随机对照试验设计，招募了50名参与者（25名对照组，25名干预组），其中47名在2023年10月至2024年4月期间完成了研究。干预组接受了四次互动课程，内容涉及个人卫生、避孕药具使用、性传播感染预防和危险行为。基线评估显示两组间无显著差异（t =-1.411, p = 0.300）。然而，干预后分析显示，干预组在SRH知识和态度上有显著改善（t = 5.467, p < 0.001）。参与者还表现出与护士讨论性生殖健康的舒适感（χ2 = 22.17, p < .001），更愿意透露艾滋病毒状况（χ2 = 7.69, p = .021），更好地了解性传播感染检测的重要性（χ2 = 18.694, p < .001）。这些发现支持将护士主导的性健康生殖健康项目纳入青少年艾滋病毒护理，以改善结果。

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期刊介绍： Presenting state-of-the-art research and information, AIDS Education and Prevention is a vital addition to the library collections of medical schools, hospitals, and other institutions and organizations with HIV/AIDS research programs. The journal integrates public health, psychosocial, sociocultural, and public policy perspectives on issues of key concern nationally and globally.