Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Online Educational Intervention on Knowledge of Sexual Health and STDs/ STIs Among College-Age Female Students

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)/Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) disproportionately affect women, adolescents and young adults. Left undiagnosed or untreated, these infections can damage internal organs and can cause long-term health problems, such as infertility or cancer. It is paramount to make sure that the education being offered to these individuals is helpful in increasing knowledge about sexual health and STDs/STIs. This study combines a mixed methods research approach to gain a better understanding of sexually active, young adult females with respect to their current knowledge about sexual health and STDs/STIs, and determine whether an online educational program is effective in improving their knowledge of sexual health and STDs/STIs.