Sexual Health and Artificial Intelligence Literacy in Young Adults: Digital Age Perspective

NCT07376434 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2026-01/3
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 269
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Young people represent a substantial proportion of the global population, and the experiences gained during adolescence and early adulthood play a critical role in shaping lifelong health behaviors. Health literacy, defined as the ability to access, understand, and use health information, is particularly important during this developmental period. Sexual health is a key component of overall well-being and quality of life. Risky sexual behaviors among young adults may lead to serious outcomes such as unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections, and sexual violence. Therefore, sexual health literacy is essential for promoting safe behaviors and protecting reproductive health. In recent years, digital environments have become major sources of health information for young people. With the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence tools, individuals increasingly rely on AI-based systems for accessing and interpreting health-related content. This highlights the growing importance of artificial intelligence literacy, which refers to the ability to understand, critically evaluate, and effectively use AI technologies. However, the relationship between artificial intelligence literacy and sexual health literacy has not yet been directly examined. This study aims to investigate the association between these two literacy domains among young adults, contributing to a better understanding of sexual health information-seeking behaviors in the digital age.

Conditions

Sexuality; Artificial Intelligence

Keywords

Young Adults; Sexuality; Artificial Intelligence

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Introduction Information Forum

  This form was developed by the researchers based on the relevant literature and consists of 29 items designed to assess participants' sociodemographic characteristics and digital usage patterns.

  At enrollment

• Sexual Health Literacy

  Sexual health literacy assessed using the 17-item Sexual Health Literacy Scale. The scale includes two subscales: Knowledge (12 items, score range 12-60) and Attitude (5 reverse-coded items, score range 5-25). Higher scores indicate higher sexual health literacy. Cronbach's alpha = 0.88.

  At enrollment (18-24 years old participants)

• Artificial Intelligence Literacy

  AI literacy assessed using the 12-item Artificial Intelligence Literacy scale, covering four dimensions: Awareness, Usage, Evaluation, Ethics. Each item scored 1-5; higher scores indicate greater AI literacy. Cronbach's alpha = 0.939.

  At enrollment (18-24 years old participants)

Study Arms (1)

Young Adults Participants

Participants aged 18-24 years, able to read and write Turkish, with internet access, voluntarily participating in this observational cross-sectional study.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 24 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of young adults aged 18-24 years living in Turkey. Participants are recruited online via social media and digital communication channels. Only those who can read and write Turkish, have internet access, and voluntarily agree to participate are included.

You may qualify if:

• Aged 18-24 years
• Able to read and write Turkish
• Access to the internet
• Voluntarily agreeing to participate

You may not qualify if:

• Refusal to provide informed consent
• Visual impairment preventing survey completion
• Cognitive or language impairments preventing survey completion

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa: lead

Study Sites (1)

Online study

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Related Publications (2)

• Üstgörül, S. (2022). Development of a sexual health literacy scale: Validity and reliability study. Ankara Journal of Health Sciences, 11(2), 164-176.

  BACKGROUND

• Broder J, Okan O, Bauer U, Bruland D, Schlupp S, Bollweg TM, Saboga-Nunes L, Bond E, Sorensen K, Bitzer EM, Jordan S, Domanska O, Firnges C, Carvalho GS, Bittlingmayer UH, Levin-Zamir D, Pelikan J, Sahrai D, Lenz A, Wahl P, Thomas M, Kessl F, Pinheiro P. Health literacy in childhood and youth: a systematic review of definitions and models. BMC Public Health. 2017 Apr 26;17(1):361. doi: 10.1186/s12889-017-4267-y.

  PMID: 28441934 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sexuality

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sexual Behavior; Behavior

Study Officials

• Merve Coşkun, Ph.D.

  Acibadem University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Güzin Ünlü Suvari, M.Sc.

  Acibadem University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Eslem Altıntaş, MSc

CONTACT

+90 541 610 54 12; eslem.altintas@acibadem.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: MSc

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 22, 2026
• First Posted: January 29, 2026
• Study Start: January 30, 2026
• Primary Completion: February 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): February 1, 2027
• Last Updated: February 3, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)