Moving beyond sexual and reproductive health knowledge: an evaluation of a co-designed digital engagement tool to promote sexual and reproductive health among international students in New South Wales, Australia.

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Τίτλος:	Moving beyond sexual and reproductive health knowledge: an evaluation of a co-designed digital engagement tool to promote sexual and reproductive health among international students in New South Wales, Australia.
Συγγραφείς:	Okeke S; Centre for Social Research in Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.; Health, Rights and Development, School of Social Sciences, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia., Basheer E; Centre of Population Health, Ministry of Health, NSW Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia.; Postgraduate Program in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia., Avasalu R; Centre of Population Health, Ministry of Health, NSW Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia., Slattery C; Centre of Population Health, Ministry of Health, NSW Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia., Meggitt B; UNSW Health Promotion Unit, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia., Mao L; Centre for Social Research in Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Πηγή:	Sexual health [Sex Health] 2026 Oct 20; Vol. 23 (5).
Τύπος έκδοσης:	Journal Article
Γλώσσα:	English
Στοιχεία περιοδικού:	Publisher: CSIRO Pub Country of Publication: Australia NLM ID: 101242667 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1449-8987 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 14485028 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Sex Health Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):	Original Publication: Collingwood, Vic. Australia : CSIRO Pub., c2004-
Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH):	Reproductive Health/education , Sexual Health/education , Students/statistics & numerical data , Students/psychology , Health Promotion/methods , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Sexually Transmitted Diseases/prevention & control ; Humans ; Female ; New South Wales ; Male ; Adult ; Young Adult ; Digital Health ; Focus Groups ; Health Literacy ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Adolescent ; Digital Media
Περίληψη:	Background: This study evaluates the perceived impact and needed enhancement of a co-designed digital sexual and reproductive health (SRH) tool ('the Hub') developed to address SRH literacy gaps among international students (IS) in New South Wales, Australia. Despite Australia's large IS population and recognition of SRH as a fundamental human right, many report limited exposure to SRH information and face barriers to navigating health systems and accessing SRH services in host countries. Methods: A mixed-methods evaluation was conducted comprising an online survey (August-October 2024; N = 129) and a focus group discussion (FGD) with professionals working with IS (N = 11). Results: Survey findings indicate high acceptability and perceived usefulness of the Hub, with over 80% of participants rating content, including on the Australian health system, as high quality and most endorsing its design, tone, and usability. Although IS knowledge of HIV prevention and STI treatment was generally strong, gaps persisted regarding asymptomatic STIs, contraceptive limitations, and health system navigation. Notably, despite high awareness and favourable peer norms toward condom use and STI testing, testing uptake remained low: fewer than one in five sexually active IS reported STI (17.8%) or HIV (19.4%) testing in the previous 12 months. Qualitative FGD findings highlighted support for broader promotion strategies, including pre-arrival and campus-based dissemination, alongside needed enhancements to service navigation and cost transparency for SRH services. Conclusion: Overall, the Hub demonstrates feasibility and relevance as a digital intervention, though improved promotion and stronger linkage between knowledge and service uptake are essential to maximise public health impact. (© 2026 The Author(s) (or their employer(s)). Published by CSIRO Publishing.)
Contributed Indexing:	Keywords: comprehensive sexuality education; condom use; digital health tool; health promotion; international students; migrant health; sexual and reproductive health; sexual health literacy
Entry Date(s):	Date Created: 20260914 Date Completed: 20260914 Latest Revision: 20260914
Update Code:	20260914
DOI:	10.1071/SH26028
PMID:	42734492
Βάση Δεδομένων:	MEDLINE

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ISSN:	1449-8987
DOI:	10.1071/SH26028