An interventional study of ICM-Based Peer Education Program and Standard Peer Education Program in Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Sexual Health Knowledge and Health Behavior, sponsored by Sakarya University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-06-24.
Sponsored by Sakarya University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Prevention
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of two peer education models on nursing students' behaviors, attitudes, and knowledge regarding sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
First-year nursing students will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The intervention group will receive a peer education program developed based on the Integrated Change Model (ICM), while the control group will receive standard peer education. Both programs will be delivered by a fourth-year nursing student (peer educator) in four weekly sessions of 30 minutes each.
The ICM integrates key principles from major behavior change theories including the Theory of Planned Behavior, Social Cognitive Theory, the Transtheoretical Model, and the Health Belief Model. By combining peer education with this theoretical framework, the study seeks to promote lasting positive changes in STI-related protective behaviors among nursing students.
Data will be collected using validated scales measuring STI-related behaviors, attitudes, and knowledge before and after the intervention. The study will contribute to the development of more effective STI prevention programs in university settings.
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Participants receive a 4-session peer education program developed based on the Integrated Change Model (ICM). Each session lasts 30 minutes and is delivered weekly by a trained fourth-year nursing student.
Behavioral: ICM-Based Peer Education Program
Participants receive a 4-session standard peer education program on STIs. Each session lasts 30 minutes and is delivered weekly by the same trained fourth-year nursing student.
Behavioral: Standard Peer Education Program
A 4-session peer education program developed based on the Integrated Change Model (ICM). Sessions cover: (1) STI awareness and types, (2) reliable information sources and prevention methods, (3) myths and communication skills, (4) barriers and action planning. Each session lasts 30 minutes and is delivered weekly by a trained fourth-year nursing student peer educator.
Also known as: Intervention Group (ICM-Based Peer Education)
A 4-session standard peer education program on sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Content includes STI types, transmission routes, prevention methods, and safe sexual behaviors. Each session lasts 30 minutes and is delivered weekly by the same trained fourth-year nursing student peer educator using presentation and discussion methods.
Also known as: Control Group (Standard Peer Education)
STI-Related Protective Behaviors
Measured by the Scale for Behaviors Towards Protection from Sexually Transmitted Diseases (21 items, 5-point Likert scale; score range 21-105). Higher scores indicate better STI-protective behaviors. Cronbach's alpha=0.91.
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and immediately after the intervention (Week 4)
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Plan to share: No — No. Individual participant data will not be publicly shared due to the nature of the study (undergraduate student research project). De-identified data may be available upon reasonable request to the corresponding author.
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