An observational study in Sexuality and Artificial Intelligence, sponsored by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years to 24 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-07-01.
Sponsored by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Observational
Young people represent a substantial proportion of the global population, and the experiences gained during adolescence and early adulthood play a critical role in shaping lifelong health behaviors. Health literacy, defined as the ability to access, understand, and use health information, is particularly important during this developmental period.
Sexual health is a key component of overall well-being and quality of life. Risky sexual behaviors among young adults may lead to serious outcomes such as unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections, and sexual violence. Therefore, sexual health literacy is essential for promoting safe behaviors and protecting reproductive health.
In recent years, digital environments have become major sources of health information for young people. With the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence tools, individuals increasingly rely on AI-based systems for accessing and interpreting health-related content. This highlights the growing importance of artificial intelligence literacy, which refers to the ability to understand, critically evaluate, and effectively use AI technologies.
However, the relationship between artificial intelligence literacy and sexual health literacy has not yet been directly examined. This study aims to investigate the association between these two literacy domains among young adults, contributing to a better understanding of sexual health information-seeking behaviors in the digital age.
130 studies on the registry are indexed under Sexuality; 26 are open to participants now.
This study's enrollment of 272 is above the median of 100 across 47 observational studies indexed under Sexuality.
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The study population consists of young adults aged 18-24 years living in Turkey. Participants are recruited online via social media and digital communication channels. Only those who can read and write Turkish, have internet access, and voluntarily agree to participate are included.
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Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.
Informed consent
Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.
Explained by clinicaltrials.gg, not part of the registry record. The study team decides who can take part.
Participants aged 18-24 years, able to read and write Turkish, with internet access, voluntarily participating in this observational cross-sectional study.
Introduction Information Forum
This form was developed by the researchers based on the relevant literature and consists of 29 items designed to assess participants' sociodemographic characteristics and digital usage patterns.
Time frame: At enrollment
Sexual Health Literacy
Sexual health literacy assessed using the 17-item Sexual Health Literacy Scale. The scale includes two subscales: Knowledge (12 items, score range 12-60) and Attitude (5 reverse-coded items, score range 5-25). Higher scores indicate higher sexual health literacy. Cronbach's alpha = 0.88.
Time frame: At enrollment (18-24 years old participants)
Artificial Intelligence Literacy
AI literacy assessed using the 12-item Artificial Intelligence Literacy scale, covering four dimensions: Awareness, Usage, Evaluation, Ethics. Each item scored 1-5; higher scores indicate greater AI literacy. Cronbach's alpha = 0.939.
Time frame: At enrollment (18-24 years old participants)
Plan to share: No
Ran from Jan 2026 to primary completion in Jun 2026, 4 months.
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