Validation of the Italian version of the SexContraKnow instrument

Conclusion:The Italian Version of theSexContraKnow instrument has a good level of validation and reliability and can be effectively used by nurses to assess adolescents ’ knowledge about the use of contraceptives and to develop targeted educational interventions. This instrument will help to evaluate the effectiveness of education programmes about health literacy about safe sex and contraception. The attention of nurses should be actively directed towards the pro cess of health literacy among adolescents, in the perspective of a society focused on the empowerment of the population.

Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - February 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Valentina Rossi, Francesca Napolitano , Mark Hayter, Roger Watson, Michela Calzolari, Giuseppe Aleo, Gianluca Catania, Loredana Sasso, Milko Zanini, Annamaria Bagnasco Source Type: research