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Use of digital flashcards for reproductive health counseling among adolescents

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine whether "digital flashcard" graphics on a provider's smartphone are helpful in educating adolescents about reproductive health. Methods: A randomized study compared the understanding of reproductive health topics among adolescents using digital flashcards during a clinical visit vs counseling as usual (control). Results: = 0.001). The most frequently used flashcards were 7-day placebo birth control pills, the intrauterine device, internal anatomy and 84-day birth control pills. Among the flashcard group 96.9 % reported they "agreed" or "strongly agreed" that flashcards were helpful in understanding the topics discussed, and 98 % would recommend using them in the future. All subjects experienced an increase in understanding of the topics discussed during clinic, and there was no difference between the flashcard group and control. Conclusion: Subjects using the digital flashcards during their clinical encounter reported high acceptability. Innovation: Digital flashcards are accessible via smart phone use and can be easily distributed among providers to assist in reproductive health counseling in adolescents.

Source: PEC Innovation

DOI: 10.1016/j.pecinn.2025.100401

Authors: Meghan A. Anderson, Rachel Price, Tori P. Miller, Rajan Lamichhane, Jennie L. Yoost

Institution: Marshall University

Language: English

Topic: Reproductive Health and Contraception

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,790