Peer Education Based on Integrated Change Model on Nursing Students' STI-Related Behaviors
ICM-STI-PE
The Effect of Peer Education Prepared Based on the Integrated Change Model on Nursing Students' Behaviors, Attitudes, and Knowledge Regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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interventional
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Brief Summary
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of two peer education models on nursing students' behaviors, attitudes, and knowledge regarding sexually transmitted infections (STIs). First-year nursing students will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The intervention group will receive a peer education program developed based on the Integrated Change Model (ICM), while the control group will receive standard peer education. Both programs will be delivered by a fourth-year nursing student (peer educator) in four weekly sessions of 30 minutes each. The ICM integrates key principles from major behavior change theories including the Theory of Planned Behavior, Social Cognitive Theory, the Transtheoretical Model, and the Health Belief Model. By combining peer education with this theoretical framework, the study seeks to promote lasting positive changes in STI-related protective behaviors among nursing students. Data will be collected using validated scales measuring STI-related behaviors, attitudes, and knowledge before and after the intervention. The study will contribute to the development of more effective STI prevention programs in university settings.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Sep 2025
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
September 1, 2025
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
April 1, 2026
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 30, 2026
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
June 11, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 24, 2026
CompletedJune 24, 2026
June 1, 2026
7 months
June 11, 2026
June 18, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
STI-Related Protective Behaviors
Measured by the Scale for Behaviors Towards Protection from Sexually Transmitted Diseases (21 items, 5-point Likert scale; score range 21-105). Higher scores indicate better STI-protective behaviors. Cronbach's alpha=0.91.
Baseline (Week 0) and immediately after the intervention (Week 4)
Study Arms (2)
Intervention Group (ICM-Based Peer Education)
EXPERIMENTALParticipants receive a 4-session peer education program developed based on the Integrated Change Model (ICM). Each session lasts 30 minutes and is delivered weekly by a trained fourth-year nursing student.
Control Group (Standard Peer Education)
ACTIVE COMPARATORParticipants receive a 4-session standard peer education program on STIs. Each session lasts 30 minutes and is delivered weekly by the same trained fourth-year nursing student.
Interventions
A 4-session standard peer education program on sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Content includes STI types, transmission routes, prevention methods, and safe sexual behaviors. Each session lasts 30 minutes and is delivered weekly by the same trained fourth-year nursing student peer educator using presentation and discussion methods.
A 4-session peer education program developed based on the Integrated Change Model (ICM). Sessions cover: (1) STI awareness and types, (2) reliable information sources and prevention methods, (3) myths and communication skills, (4) barriers and action planning. Each session lasts 30 minutes and is delivered weekly by a trained fourth-year nursing student peer educator.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- First-year nursing student enrolled at Sakarya University Faculty of Health Sciences in the 2025-2026 academic year
- No prior formal education on sexually transmitted infections within the undergraduate curriculum
- Voluntary written informed consent to participate
You may not qualify if:
- Participation in another sexual health education program during the study period
- Absence from more than one of the four education sessions
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Sakarya University
Sakarya, Türkiye/Sakarya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- PREVENTION
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
June 11, 2026
First Posted
June 24, 2026
Study Start
September 1, 2025
Primary Completion
April 1, 2026
Study Completion
May 30, 2026
Last Updated
June 24, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-06
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share
No. Individual participant data will not be publicly shared due to the nature of the study (undergraduate student research project). De-identified data may be available upon reasonable request to the corresponding author.